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<p>Why didn't anyone recommend the nexus 6p??
It is the latest nexus out there and scores virtually in almost all the aspects you mentioned and even exceeds a few</p>
<p><strong>Gorgeous display-</strong> boasts a <strong><em>QHD AMOLED</em></strong> and it is the best display on a smartphone and takes on samsung's fl... | 3 | 2015-09-09T17:08:55.210 | |smartphones| | <p>I'm looking at getting a new smartphone, as my old one (a Sony Xperia E) has reached the end of its life. There are a few things it has to have:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>not</em> an iPhone - I have a personal hatred for the things (not through use, simply on principle)</li>
<li>enough RAM to play games with (I found the Xp... | What's a good non-iPhone smartphone that's reasonably priced and specced? |
<p>At work, in my lab, I am using a programmable USB hub from Acroname (<a href="https://acroname.com/store/s77-usbhub-2x4?sku=S77-USBHUB-2X4" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://acroname.com/store/s77-usbhub-2x4?sku=S77-USBHUB-2X4</a>). If you have this attached to your server, you can reach through (remotely) and have ... | 6 | 2015-09-09T17:23:39.157 | |usb|power-control| | <p>I have a remote server (running far, far away), which has a very important USB device plugged in (call T). Sometimes this device simply dies. If this happens, a simple plug out - plug in solves the problem on the spot. But to do that, somebody must be there physically, and do the plug out - plugin back with his own ... | With what type of device could I power off/on another USB device programmatically? |
<p>Given your description of the shortcomings of your current camera, you want a camera with a large sensor (improved low-light performance and less "noise"), a very large optical zoom range, and a very wide wide-angle view.</p>
<p>Measured in degrees, you need an 84˚ field of view (or larger) for a rainbow, and a 5˚ ... | 7 | 2015-09-09T17:25:05.700 | |performance|smartphones| | <p>I have read in many places online that a good smartphone camera doesn't solely depend on the amount of pixels. So, what else should I look in order to choose a good camera in a smartphone?</p>
<hr>
<p>Sorry, to the community at the outset for not being clear to the specifications of my requirements; I was taking a... | What should I look for besides pixel density/count when choosing a smartphone with a good camera? |
<p>In my experience (new mechanical user):</p>
<p><strong>Advantages</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Key Rollover - Mechanical keyboards should support NKRO (infinite simultaneous key presses) over PS/2 and 6KRO (six simultaneous key presses not including four modifiers like <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>, etc., so 10 simultaneous) over USB*... | 17 | 2015-09-09T18:13:15.307 | |keyboards| | <p>I'm wondering what the advantages of using mechanical keyboards vs. traditional keyboards (i.e. membrane keyboards) are. </p>
<p>My primary uses will be coding, productivity, and avoiding getting RSI. </p>
| Recommendations for a mechanical or traditional keyboard? Which is better? |
<p>If you liked the Logitech M570 they now have the <a href="https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/mx-ergo-wireless-trackball-mouse" rel="nofollow noreferrer">MX Ergo Plus</a>, it has received <a href="https://techreport.com/review/32629/logitech-mx-ergo-trackball-reviewed/3" rel="nofollow noreferrer">favorable review... | 18 | 2015-09-09T18:13:16.910 | |gaming|mice|trackball| | <p>I have used the <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/wireless-trackball-m570?crid=8" rel="noreferrer">Logitech M570</a> for years, however when I compare the <a href="http://www.howtogeek.com/182702/mouse-dpi-and-polling-rates-explained-do-they-matter-for-gaming/" rel="noreferrer">DPI</a> on it to normal m... | What are my options for a thumb trackball for gaming? |
<p>Have a look at <a href="http://simplenas.com" rel="nofollow"><strong>SimpleNAS Pro</strong></a>. It is based on Banana Pi, costs under $100, has a SATA controller and it allows 2 HDD in RAID0/1 configuration.</p>
| 20 | 2015-09-09T18:20:34.147 | |hard-disk|nas|raid| | <p>I want to create a private cloud on my home, and for this I want to know a good NAS device that performs the following:</p>
<ol>
<li>Put two or more hard drives on RAID 1.</li>
<li>As cheap as possible.</li>
<li>Allow to install software to manage NAS from cloud.</li>
<li>Energy efficient</li>
<li>Reliable, in the ... | What options are available for cheap NAS devices that allows to put two hard drives in RAID 1? |
<p>I would think entry level servers with RAID, Hot swap and if needed with redundant Powersupply would be sufficient for this. Any of the entry level servers with Dell, HP and IBM should fit the bill. To keep budget low, SATA as opposed to SAS hard drives (keep in mind the reduced RPMs) and built-in SATA RAID can help... | 25 | 2015-09-09T19:02:22.643 | |server| | <p>I am building an ERP solution using Microsoft .net and SQL server 2012. I would expect about 20-30 users and my client would like to buy his own server rather than go with a cloud based server. </p>
<p>Given the performance needs of a small enterprise with about 5 concurrent users using a web application (not dire... | Server Hardware Recommendation for ERP Application |
<p>Broadly-speaking, it would be silly to consider anything other than a digital desk at this point. That said, there will be a learning curve for people that are used to analog desks.</p>
<p>I've been operating a Yamaha <a href="http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/products/mixers/ls9/index.jsp">LS9-32</a> at chur... | 29 | 2015-09-09T19:22:22.013 | |mixing-console|audio| | <p>We're looking for a new desk for an FOH house-of-worship setting. Right now we're using an <a href="http://www.allen-heath.com/ahproducts/gl2200/">Allen & Heath GL2200</a>, 32-channel. We love it. It's done everything we want, but it's getting up there in years and we need more aux sends.</p>
<ul>
<li>We have a... | Sound board to replace a GL2200 in a house-of-worship FOH setting? |
<p>No question: Get a Wacom Intuous. Available for under $100, this will provide all the key features serious graphic artists and photographers use in Photoshop, Illustrator, and the like: high resolution pressure sensitivity, touch sensitivity. It has a large enough surface that you might never feel the need to upgr... | 36 | 2015-09-09T19:40:30.473 | |graphics-tablet| | <p>I'm sick of trying to use my mouse to do Photoshop drawing. I know the standard is to to use a digitizer (a.k.a., pen tablet), but I don't want to sink hundreds of dollars into one when I really just need something more ergonomic and responsive than a mouse for some details.</p>
<p>Are there any obvious entry-leve... | Inexpensive entry-level digitizer (a.k.a. graphics tablet) for Photoshop |
<p>There are many many more options if you build your own system, and you can then be more flexible in terms of the components and the machine that you end up with. For example: are you looking to max out the graphics card? do you want to be able to upgrade said card relatively easily in a year? </p>
<p>The other pie... | 42 | 2015-09-09T19:57:54.133 | |gaming|pc| | <p>I'd like to fit a gaming PC in my living room, and am looking into small form factor ones. </p>
<p>I have been recommended the Alienware X51 series whose I appreciate the shape reminiscent of a gaming console,
About Alienware one question I cannot find an answer for is if it would be safe to stack my PS3 on top of... | Recommended small form factor gaming PCs? |
<p>Red Bear labs has quite a few options. I have used the Blend micro and didn't encounter any problems. I am fairly certain you can change the name too.</p>
<p><a href="http://redbearlab.com/blendmicro/" rel="nofollow">http://redbearlab.com/blendmicro/</a></p>
<p>They also have smaller/larger models</p>
| 43 | 2015-09-09T19:59:38.770 | |bluetooth| | <p>For a hardware project, I'm looking for a simple, robust Bluetooth controller on which I can solder buttons. I found the <a href="http://www.adafruit.com/product/1535" rel="noreferrer" title="BlueFruit ez key">Bluefruit EZ-Key</a> but I don't like it that I can't change the name.</p>
<p>I've Googled quite a lot but... | Standalone Bluetooth controller recommendation |
<p>I know this is a bit late, but I did just find that Alcatel Fierce 4 has a phone for metro PCS and will release one for T-Mobile this fall. It is $69 USD. It will come with marshmallow.</p>
| 48 | 2015-09-09T20:40:30.147 | |smartphones|android| | <p>I am looking for a smartphone that I can use for testing and developing my Android app on. Any Android version above 2.3 is okay and any screen size is good. I currently have a Nexus 7 and want another, smaller, screen size. Are there any good smartphones at this price point?</p>
| Smartphones under $100 for Android Development |
<blockquote>
<p>What exactly is hyper-threading? </p>
</blockquote>
<p>This is a process where your processor simulates another processor core, allowing better multithreading/etc.</p>
<p>For example, a dual core machine with hyperthreading will have:</p>
<ul>
<li>2 physical cores</li>
<li>4 virtual cores</li>
</ul... | 50 | 2015-09-09T20:56:01.217 | |processor| | <p>The Intel Core i7 processor has a feature known as "hyper-threading." Quoting their <a href="http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/hyper-threading/hyper-threading-technology.html" rel="nofollow">website</a>: </p>
<blockquote>
<p>Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)... | Should I find a processor with "hyper-threading?" |
<h1><a href="https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-43UD79-B-4k-uhd-led-monitor" rel="nofollow noreferrer">LG 43UD79</a></h1>
<p>This is a monitor/TV that supports 4 HDMI inputs. It can display a single input or all of them simultaneously.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-43UD79-B-4k-uhd-led-monitor" rel="n... | 51 | 2015-09-09T20:57:44.543 | |video-adapters|signal-processing| | <p>I have many video outputs that I would like to simultaneously overview with a control monitor, but I don't want to buy a monitor for each video output itself. So I'm looking for a similar solution what we can see at surveillance systems, where the monitor is connected to a DVR unit, which processes multiple camera i... | Is there a monitor or converter I can use to watch 4 video outputs on one screen? |
<p>Your requirement – to be able to read license plates at 500 meters – is pushing the outer limits of commercial technology. You are talking about a camera that will cost thousands of dollars, and may be a custom-built item.</p>
<p>Therefore, you will have to contact higher-end camera manufacturers direc... | 59 | 2015-09-09T21:30:53.070 | |ip-camera|waterproof| | <p>I'm looking for a weatherproof (or waterproof only) IP Camera capable of covering long distances like 500 meters or more for 24/7 surveillance in industrial areas. I've searched among popular brands but none of them had this specification. most camera lens sized I found are:</p>
<ul>
<li>3.6mm →15 meters</li>
<li>6... | Weatherproof IP camera for long distances |
<p>The <a href="https://secure.logitech.com/en-us/product/mx-master" rel="noreferrer">Logitech MX Master</a> has a configurable scroll wheel which you can customize to either click-by-click or autoscroll.</p>
<p>Quote (emphasis mine):</p>
<blockquote>
<h2>Speed-adaptive scroll wheel</h2>
<p>Scroll through long document... | 64 | 2015-09-09T22:14:54.900 | |wireless|mice|logitech| | <p>I have an old Logitech M505 mouse and I really like both the ergonomic form factor and the fact that it's from Logitech (the Unifying Receiver is handy). I looks like this:</p>
<p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/Drgxx.jpg" alt="Logitech M505"></p>
<p>But this is discontinued and it has a few problems of its ow... | Logitech non-gaming wireless mouse with a clicking scroll wheel? |
<p>I'll start with VGA, which is, in my opinion, a "standard".</p>
<p><strong>VGA</strong> is an analog signal. This basically means that the quality will not be as great as cables that make use of digital signals, especially at high resolutions. The problem with analog is that noise often distorts the signal and the ... | 68 | 2015-09-09T22:50:25.490 | |hdmi|display-port|dvi|vga| | <p>These four are the main I/O that you see. What are the pros/cons for each?</p>
<p>As far as I know HDMI 2.0 supports higher fps than earlier HDMI as well as that Display Port supports high fps. Besides that I'm not positive on why I would connect my monitor with a certain cable. </p>
| What are the differences between monitors inputs (HDMI, Display Port, DVI, VGA)? |
<p>It will be hard to find a stereo camera for < 100USD. Still, you can have a look on <a href="https://dev.windows.com/en-us/kinect" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Microsoft Kinect</a> and <a href="https://www.asus.com/3D-Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Asus Xtion PRO LIVE</a>.</p>
<p>There is no such ... | 74 | 2015-09-09T23:51:20.243 | |scanner|3d-scanner| | <p>I am looking for a camera that can scan 3D objects for use in 3D modeling programs like Blender. Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>SDK</li>
<li>quality 3D scans</li>
<li>portable, preferably wireless</li>
<li>less than $100 </li>
</ul>
| 3D portable camera with depth sensing for less than $100 |
<p>The <a href="https://www.asus.com/Monitors/MB168BPlus/">Asus MB168B+</a> looks like it would fit your needs. It:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>is designed as a second monitor with a USB 3.0 cable to power it, and transfer video and data (also works on USB 2.0, but you may experience worse results video quality-wise)</p></li>
<li... | 76 | 2015-09-10T00:00:57.363 | |monitors|laptop| | <p>My laptop runs AutoCAD and various Autodesk drafting/modeling programs. I'd like to buy a second monitor to help me work with multiple files/drawings at the same time.</p>
<p>What second monitor can I buy that...</p>
<ul>
<li>is designed specifically for use as a second monitor,</li>
<li>has a diagonal of about 16... | Specialized dual monitor to use with AutoCAD and a laptop |
<p>First, you should figure out what your actual power consumption is. A 600W PSU only draws 600W if the hardware needs it. You can get a Kill-A-Watt or similar monitor in the $15 USD range. You can also get a decent ballpark number from online calculators <a href="http://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator">1</a>,... | 85 | 2015-09-10T01:15:01.923 | |pc|ups| | <p>I'm considering buying new UPS for my PC. I'm hoping the new UPS can still hold power for around 15-30 minutes so my computer can properly shutdown. It should also come with surge protection. My PC came with <a href="http://www.corsair.com/en/cx-series-cx600m-modular-atx-power-supply-600-watt-80-plus-bronze-certifie... | Personal computer UPS |
<h2><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi">Raspberry Pi</a></h2>
<p>On the hardware side, there's an HDMI port; you can connect a monitor up to 1920x1200 (possibly through an HDMI-DVI or HDMI-VGA adapter, which costs barely more than an HDMI cable). There are 4 USB2 ports. The Ethernet port is 100Mbit/s,... | 97 | 2015-09-10T04:42:01.027 | |ubuntu|thin-client| | <p>We develop cost effective hospital information systems for rural India which runs as a web application. To make the overall cost of ownership low, we use Ubuntu as the server and client OS. To drive the cost further down, I would like to move away from entry level PCs as client devices to thin clients running Ubunt... | Recommendations of thin clients running Ubuntu |
<p>The problem with those kinds of USB devices is that it's very difficult to know what chip they are actually using. Some devices in the same series might even use different components if the manufacturer was able to source a slightly different component at a cheaper price. They would then ship a Windows driver that s... | 105 | 2015-09-10T11:44:14.650 | |linux|compatibility| | <p>Let's say I want to buy a cheap USB device which does X. I also want this device to be compatible with Linux.</p>
<p>The problem is that in many cases, such devices may be generic or unbranded, and there may not be much information about them on the web to help me figure out if others have used that particular devi... | How can I determine if a specific device works with Linux before buying it? |
<p>I'm not entirely sure about the AMD side of things but I'm running 4K <em>now</em> and I've been using nvidia GPUs and currently have a <a href="http://www1.la.dell.com/bz/en/corp/peripherals/dell-p2715q-monitor/pd.aspx?refid=dell-p2715q-monitor&s=corp" rel="nofollow">dell P2715Q</a>.</p>
<p>Connectivity:</p>
... | 112 | 2015-09-10T14:00:45.350 | |graphics-cards|monitors| | <p>I'd like to boost my screen space and resolution. My primary monitor is currently a Samsung SyncMaster 2343BWX: 2048x1152 native resolution running off the DVI output of my <a href="http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4388" rel="nofollow">GA-H77M-D3H</a> motherboard.</p>
<p>I haven't picked a mo... | PC support beyond 1920x1080 resolution, up to 4k |
<p>Based on personal experience (3 out of 4 failed, purchased several months apart) I recommend to stay away from the hybrid drives, as I will be in the future. A limited sample I know, I could have just been unlucky, but at this point I am cutting my losses with that tech. I think with the cost of SSDs dropping, the... | 123 | 2015-09-10T18:20:48.503 | |hard-disk|gaming| | <p>What type of hard drive should I be looking for a Playstation 4? I am usually partial towards SSD over traditional, but I am also open to the idea of hybrids as well.</p>
<p>I have looked into <a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00OAJ412U" rel="noreferrer">Samsung 850 EVO</a> and <a href="http://rads... | 1TB or more HDD for Playstation 4 |
<p>For a cheaper alternative, take a look at the <a href="https://www.amazon.es/dp/B09MVJLSW6/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Ajazz AK33</a> with your preferred switch (blue, red, ...).</p>
<p>It's very nice to use, has all keys you need for programming without requiring [<kbd>Fn</kbd> + finger stretching] and, at least th... | 126 | 2015-09-10T21:07:31.987 | |keyboards| | <p>I'd like to invest in a new keyboard - I've been typing on a MacBook Pro keyboard forever and, while I love it, it's time for something new and slightly more ergonomic. </p>
<p>Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Must play nice with my 2012 MacBook Pro</li>
<li>Must not slide around too easily, that's my pet peeve with key... | Keyboard for programmers? |
<p>Whether the firmware has been compromised is a valid concern — <a href="https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/79747/besides-mbr-bios-is-it-possible-for-a-rootkit-to-stay-persistant-after-a-form/79762#79762">it happens</a> (<a href="http://spritesmods.com/?art=hddhack" rel="nofollow noreferrer">it's been done ... | 129 | 2015-09-10T21:28:51.630 | |ssd|encryption| | <p>Due to the fact that TrueCrypt is <a href="http://truecrypt.sourceforge.net/" rel="nofollow">"not secure"</a> I've been looking for some other way to encrypt the data.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>WARNING: Using TrueCrypt is not secure as it may contain unfixed security issues
You should download TrueCrypt only if you a... | Should I buy an SSD with hardware-based full disk encryption? |
<p>When I researched digitizers Wacom was the clear solution. I think they have a patent on their unpowered pen that gives them industry dominance.</p>
<p>You should get a Wacom Intuos Pen & Touch Tablet. To stay in your budget you would have to go with the Small, model #CTH480, which runs ~$80 and provides a 6.... | 134 | 2015-09-10T23:07:07.863 | |graphics-tablet| | <p>I'd like to buy a graphics tablet (also known as a drawing tablet, graphics pad, etc. - see <a href="http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/aboutgraphics/a/graphicstablets.htm">here</a> for some more information). I'm interested in using it for input for CAD programs, some of which use freehand sketching for input.</p>
<... | A cheap, large graphics tablet with a low footprint-to-input ratio |
<p>I have EnerGenie EG-PM2 and was very fast to install and use on Linux/Ubuntu, steps here:</p>
<p>Install sispmctl</p>
<pre><code>wget https://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/sispmctl/sispmctl/sispmctl-4.9/sispmctl-4.9.tar.gz
tar xzvf sispmctl-4.9.tar.gz
cd sispmctl-4.9/
sudo apt install libusb-dev
./configure
mak... | 140 | 2015-09-11T00:48:22.887 | |power-control| | <p>I am looking for a way to power on/off a 230V power connector from software.</p>
<p>The most ideal way would be if it could be controlled from linux, but anything could be ok.</p>
| Power on/off 230V power cable from software |
<p>Seagate has recently released a <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/3130234/storage-drives/seagate-drops-the-worlds-largest-tiny-hard-drive.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">5TB drive for $85</a>. It's also 5400RPM, but that doesn't matter much these days, because if you're very performance-sensitive, SSD is the ... | 143 | 2015-09-11T01:12:20.777 | |hard-disk| | <p>I've searched and searched and can only find one 2.5 inch HDD that is larger than 1TB (Western Digital has one model). 3.5 inch HDDs have kept growing to even 10TB, but 2.5 inch drives seem to have hit a brick wall. Are there any 2.5 inch HDDs larger than 2TB?</p>
| >2 TB 2.5 inch HDD |
<p>Sure it would. Since you're running multiple processes and your main goal is to multitask better, it would really improve performance and smoothness.</p>
<p>For what you're currently using, 12 GB should suffice but it seems you're limiting yourself because of your 8 GB of ram so go ahead and get 16 GB.</p>
<p>Also... | 154 | 2015-09-11T03:36:51.013 | |android|memory| | <p>I am developing an Android app and have a couple physical devices, however to maximize compatibility with user's potential devices I want to run virtual machines. Currently I have 8 GB's of RAM and usually run 5-10 chrome tabs at once along with Android Studio and one or two emulators. </p>
<p>Usually when the emul... | RAM recommendation for Android Development |
<p>The <a href="http://www.mi.com/en/headphones/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">xiaomi piston 2.0/2.1</a> (there's a 3.0 model out at the moment) out but I've never used it before.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/oJ2Xc.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/oJ2Xc.jpg" alt="enter image... | 159 | 2015-09-11T15:14:43.687 | |audio-quality|earphones| | <p>I've been searching for a good earphone for years but they always stop working after a few months. Sometimes its cable simply tears off, disconnects from the 'head' or starts malfunctioning. There was even an earphone that sounded great but then stopped working for no apparent reason.</p>
<p>I want a earphone with ... | Earphone recommendation with good cost-to-benefit ratio |
<p>I'd also recommend a <strong>Samson</strong> company.</p>
<p>If you don't have a problem with buying second-hand items, you can get a <strong>Samson Go Mic</strong> for less than $30 or buy a brand new one for $38 from <a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B001R76D42" rel="nofollow noreferrer">amazon</a... | 169 | 2015-09-11T18:03:29.350 | |audio|microphones|audio-quality|audio-recording| | <p>I'm looking for a good microphone for recording speech (eg. for podcasts, although it might be used for other things too), ideally for under $30. </p>
<p>I'm looking for something that:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Has minimal hiss and reasonable sound quality for its price.</p></li>
<li><p>Would work with my current setup, wh... | Good, cheap microphone for speech / voice recording? |
<p>I recommend the <a href="http://www.symatoys.com/product/show/1901.html">Syma X5C</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li>Integrated 720p HD camera</li>
<li>Slow controls (won't shoot off into the distance the instant you touch the sticks - this makes it easy to fly)</li>
<li>Extreme manoeuvrability. It's an aerobatic drone, so you're s... | 171 | 2015-09-11T19:22:30.157 | |remote-control|drone| | <p>I am looking to get a small drone - possibly quad copter style, but open to other recommendations. The thing is, I've never owned or flown such a machine and would like something small and cheap for "training" purposes. The idea is for this particular purchase to be a way for me to see if I'd like the hobby and if s... | "Training" drones |
<p>There are several great brands that make Micro SD cards, including, but not limited to</p>
<ul>
<li>SanDisk</li>
<li>Lexar</li>
<li>Samsung</li>
<li>PNY</li>
<li>Kingston</li>
</ul>
<p>I read <a href="http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-microsd-card/" rel="noreferrer">here</a> that Samsung and SanDisk tend to ma... | 175 | 2015-09-11T23:47:29.187 | |smartphones|microsd| | <p>I am searching for a good, fast microSD card with 64GB or 128GB of storage for a reasonable price. Must be compatible with the Huawei Honor 7 smartphone.</p>
<p>I don't know what it is important when buying microSD cards, so I would like some advice and some specific models that are good and have a good price. Do y... | 64/128GB microSD card that works with the Huawei Honor 7 |
<p>Consider this logically, RAID controller has to record your config somewhere, if you had RAID-0 or RAID-1 for example. Some do that in own flash memory, others do that on the disk. In the latter case an area on each disk must be allocated to store configuration. There's no guarantee that different manufactures would... | 178 | 2015-09-12T02:26:43.727 | |motherboard|raid-controller|raid| | <p>In my case I have been using Raid 1 Mirroring with two disks on an onboard controller of a motherboard that recently dropped dead.</p>
<p>Now I'm looking for a replacement motherboard, but I'm a bit worried about the data on the disks which I really want to recover. Since it was mirroring I half expect any SATA con... | Are RAID controllers interchangeable? Is data recoverable with a different controller? |
<p>The only Mini-ITX board I've been able to find with a PCIe x4 slot is the <a href="http://www.logicsupply.com/ph12li/">Mitac PH12LI</a>. It is not, however, any smaller than any of the PCIe x16 Mini-ITX boards.</p>
<p>Personally, I'd recommend a <a href="http://www.logicsupply.com/c292/">Casetronic C292</a> case, ... | 182 | 2015-09-12T06:54:34.460 | |pc|pcie| | <p>I'm looking to build a small FFmpeg based video encoder using a BlackMagic Intensity Pro 4K capture card. This card requires a PCIe 4x slot. What's the smallest motherboard/case combination that will hold a 4x card?</p>
<p>There are lots of small barebones systems, but most have mini PCIe (1x) connectors, and all... | Smallest PCIe 4x box? |
<p>If you are willing to wait, you could get the <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/multimedia-speakers-z333?crid=1589" rel="nofollow">Logitech Z333 Multimedia Speakers</a>. As this hasn't been released yet, I can only go off of the spec sheet and online reviews, but this looks like it would fit your needs.... | 185 | 2015-09-12T09:27:07.177 | |sound-system| | <p>For the longest time I've had the old <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/speaker-system-z313?crid=1589">Logitech Z313</a> 2.1 sound system for my computer. After so many years of use and moving around, I'm looking for a more portable and more powerful system.</p>
<p>The Z313's wiring is aggravating. The... | What are some powerful computer sound systems with easy setup? |
<p>I have used the <a href="https://www.shopfujitsu.com/store/SelectAccessoryDetail.jsp?partNumber=PA03656-B005&category=Printers+and+Scanners&title=ScanSnap+iX500+Cl+Dplx+Scann" rel="nofollow noreferrer">FUJITSU Document Scanner ScanSnap iX500</a> and been very happy with it. It's a higher priced scanner thoug... | 186 | 2015-09-12T09:48:26.220 | |scanner|osx| | <p>I am looking for portable or medium-sized scanner which can take around 20-30 pages at the same time, scan them and convert into PDF format (compatible with OS X).</p>
<p>Usually scanners having Duplex Automatic Document feeders are available in large <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photocopier">copy machine... | Reliable desktop scanner with Duplex Automatic Document feeder (DADF)? |
<p>Because I feel that some people may be unsatiesfied with Thomas' recommendation of the Gemalto IDPrime Cards, I wanted to give another option here:</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.smartcard-hsm.com/" rel="nofollow">The Smartcard-HSM</a></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>It offers 1024-2048-bit RSA or up to 320-bit ECC with... | 189 | 2015-09-12T16:32:27.967 | |security|smartcards| | <p>I'm always looking for ways to improve my security in the internet. As I'm also a programmer and somewhat active on <a href="https://security.stackexchange.com/">InfoSec</a> and <a href="https://crypto.stackexchange.com/">Crypto</a> I decided that a smart card is the way to go.</p>
<p>I'm thereby looking for a smar... | What is a good Smartcard for home use? |
<p>Please read <a href="http://ronja.twibright.com/tetrapolis/" rel="nofollow">this entire site</a> which should quickly disabuse you of the notion that the technology is simple. </p>
<p>The reality is that high speed laser communication (ie, slow by today's standards 10mbps) is not at all trivial, and particularly ov... | 190 | 2015-09-12T16:37:19.273 | |laser| | <p>I am looking for a way to construct a two-way communication channel between remote hosts (far away), in big electric smog (large city), but where the weather is mostly clean (some rainy day is not a problem).</p>
<p>I think it could be relatively easily solved by tunneling rs232 through a modulated laser, and tunne... | Cheap solution for point-to-point laser communication |
<p>Mark's answer covers most of the main points, so I'm going to add this:</p>
<p>There are different types of GPUs. It's a common misconception that any GPU will work for any graphics intensive task (video editing, gaming, etc) - not so. The M series GPUs in your question are more geared to be <em>editing</em> GPUs -... | 194 | 2015-09-12T17:53:08.657 | |laptop|video| | <p>Is it worth to buy Thinkpad <strong>W520</strong> with NVIDIA Quadro 2000M?</p>
<p>The only difference is connected with the number of CUDA cores and Max Power Consumption. The same Thinkpad with 2000M is at least <strong>$100</strong> more expensive. </p>
<p><strong>NVIDIA Quadro 2000M</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>192... | Second-hand Thinkpad W520 (NVIDIA Quadro 1000M vs 2000M) |
<p>The Fractal Design Node 202 is a very small form factor PC case (console size), with support for a full size graphics card. A link to the fractal design page for all their node series cases is <a href="http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/node-series/node-202" rel="nofollow">here</a>, and I suggest you c... | 202 | 2015-09-12T19:44:52.607 | |case|desktop| | <p>I want to buy a gaming PC to place next to my TV. To give it the best air intake, and given the (little) space available in the room I have decided to buy a case that I can place vertically.</p>
<p>Ideally, its width would be under 14cm (5.5in). I don't have a restriction on height, and the depth should be under 50... | Recommendation for "thin tower PC cases" |
<p>D-Link's <a href="http://us.dlink.com/home-solutions/wifi-camera/">wi-fi cameras</a> provide the sort of thing you're looking for.</p>
<p>There are a number of models, and which one you need depends entirely on your use-case so I won't recommend one, but the page I linked above gives an overview of all the types.</... | 217 | 2015-09-13T12:21:02.103 | |video-camera|wireless| | <p>I'm looking for indoor camera (a room) with motion detection feature which can send me reliable videos to my e-mail once movement has been detected.</p>
<p>I'm aware there are plenty out there, but after I've already tested few of them, none of them actually worked as expected (e.g. Linksys and few other), so I bel... | Motion detection home monitoring camera to send videos to my e-mail while on holiday |
<p>The <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16838124011" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Planon SS100</a> is the only truly portable scanner I could find.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/TdqYl.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/TdqYl.jpg" alt="enter image des... | 220 | 2015-09-13T13:29:38.777 | |scanner|portable| | <p>I am looking for pocket-size scanner to scan the receipts. By receipts I mean these which are printed on thermochromic paper rolls on point-of-sale places.</p>
<p>I understand you can use smart phone plus some apps, but here are the main disadvantages which I've found:</p>
<ul>
<li>some point-of-sale receipts are ... | Small pocket-sized receipt scanner |
<p>I agree with Firepower and SEJPM that the Intel Compute Stick is the route to go for around $150 but if you are looking for a cheaper version of that, the MeeGoPad T02 is a great alternative for $79 (The Ubuntu Version) and around $109 (The Windows 8.1 with upgrade to Windows 10 Version)</p>
<p>Both sticks have a I... | 221 | 2015-09-13T13:40:06.173 | |usb|micro-pc| | <p>I'm looking for portable micro PC (uPC) on a stick (something like Raspberry Pi), but a lot smaller (a USB thumb drive size).</p>
<p>Any architecture is great (ARM is fine), as long as you can install Linux on it (so some storage is a must). Support for Wi-Fi is an advantage.</p>
<p>Here is which I've found so far... | Portable micro PC computer on USB stick |
<p>I'm currently running a <a href="http://www.asrock.com/microsite/beebox/" rel="nofollow">asrock beebox</a> as a home server and I'm pretty impressed - its a reasonable balance between most of the factors I'd find handy in a small home server.</p>
<p>Its <em>tiny</em>, smaller than the brix of any size, and while it... | 224 | 2015-09-13T14:17:16.963 | |pc|mini-pc| | <p>I am looking for mini PC with fairly similar in size (~5x20x20cm) which can <a href="https://browser.primatelabs.com/mac-benchmarks">outperform</a> a <a href="http://www.apple.com/uk/mac-mini/specs/">Mini Mac</a>. The size doesn't matter as long it's not too heavy or big and it can be easily moved between home and w... | Mini PC with dual/quad-core CPU as Mac mini alternative |
<p>The Rexel <a href="http://www.rexeleurope.com/en/gb/5967/auto-feed-micro-cut#.VfXHfPlVikq" rel="nofollow">Auto Feed Micro Cut series</a> seems right for you.</p>
<p>It's a series of shredders, ranging from the 100M (which takes 100 sheets at 80gsm) up to the 750M (which takes 750 sheets at 80gsm).</p>
<p>On your r... | 232 | 2015-09-13T18:48:14.370 | |office| | <p>A small business I do work for does a lot of paper shredding. Currently, each employee has their own personal shredder near their desk. The employees and owners have complained that the shredding is time consuming. They need to feed the paper - usually 3-4 sheets at time - into the shredder, wait for it to complete ... | Small business shredder with autofeeding capabilities? |
<p>I'm surprised no one has thought to suggest a Skylake based platform. Unfortunately, the CPUs only have 20 lanes of PCI-E, so the second x16 has to come off the PCH, or divide bandwidth in half (PCI-E x8). Not really much of a problem if it's used for GPUs though.</p>
<p>My recommendation is the <a href="http://www... | 239 | 2015-09-14T02:35:03.303 | |gaming|motherboard| | <p>I am going to be building a computer for a college student. He is going into general engineering while he figures out exactly what he wants to do. The budget for this computer is about $1500 USD (just for the tower). This computer will be running Windows 10. He will be using this computer for school work and for gam... | Motherboard for a new college desktop computer |
<p>If you really want the best of the best projector you should use the one I am using now</p>
<p>Xiaomi A300 L1668FCF 4K ALPD WEMAX Ultra Short Throw Proyektor Laser</p>
<p>Okay be careful here because it's a bit confusing.</p>
<p>It's wemax. 4k A300</p>
<p>The price is only around $2k according to <a href="https://ww... | 247 | 2015-09-14T17:45:00.900 | |projector| | <p>I'm looking for a ceiling mounted projector for a home theater. This projector will be used to watch movies, TV and play controller based computer games.</p>
<p>Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Long bulb life (my assumption is that the projector will be utilized a couple hours a day on various activities mentioned above... | HD Projector for a home theater? |
<p>In Asia, in particular Thailand and <a href="http://pricebaba.com/mobile/pricelist/nokia-price-list?brand%5B%5D=Nokia&filter=true&sort=1&lpage=4&lproduct=9638" rel="nofollow noreferrer">India</a>, there are a lot of cheap and popular dual SIM phones. In fact most people seem to have dual SIM phones -... | 256 | 2015-09-15T09:52:07.520 | |mobile-phone| | <p>Due to the fact that typical smartphone durability and battery life of is not not always suited to outdoor conditions, I would like to ask you about some simple mobile phone with dual sim. Second-hand items are acceptable</p>
<p>Requirements:</p>
<ol>
<li>dual-sim</li>
<li>high quality and durable construction</li... | Mobile phone used only for calls & SMS |
<p>I can second Kindle as an option (I have used an older model and a paper white) - for reading novels and other easily rendered text-only fare, it is a great product. The ability to function in direct sunlight as well as darkness without destroying your eyes is a huge advantage over other options.</p>
<p>The Kindle... | 260 | 2015-09-15T17:23:38.787 | |e-reader| | <p>Is there any nice light-weight e-book reader which is easy on the eye?</p>
<p>Preferred specifications include: </p>
<ol>
<li>Display: Touch and (Something which is easy on the eye would be preferable)</li>
<li>Decent battery life (I would be traveling a lot, so something which can run for weeks would be very goo... | What is a good light-weight ebook reader? |
<p>External device is per definition not secured... </p>
<p>In a computer it's practically saying that you'll use USB. And USB is not meant to be secure.</p>
<p>However you seem to have a very bad experience with internal ones which seems to be cheap ones and easily cheated.</p>
<p>You need to be sure that they use ... | 263 | 2015-09-15T20:15:26.773 | |fingerprint-scanner| | <p>I would like to ask you about some external fingerprint scanner with a higher level of security than typical built-in reader.</p>
<p>I have been using several notebooks with built-in fingerprint scanner but it was quite easy to cheat them (I cannot really rely on them as at the first line of defense). In many cases... | External fingerprint scanner with high fingerprint detection accuracy |
<p>I have a <a href="https://www.blinkstick.com/products/blinkstick-square" rel="noreferrer">BlinkStick Square</a>. They have a large variety of <a href="https://www.blinkstick.com/products/overview" rel="noreferrer">products</a> (including an enclosure for my Square that I just noticed). </p>
<p><a href="https://i.st... | 283 | 2015-09-16T16:53:21.520 | |usb|osx|led| | <p>I'd like to have a simple LED light that I can control from my computer (2012 MacBook Pro). I've heard of Kickstarter projects like <a href="http://buy.thingm.com/blink1"><code>blink(1)</code></a>, but I don't want to have it stuck right up against my computer. If anyone has experience with these, I'd love to here i... | Simple-to-use API-controllable LED light(s)? |
<p>If you want to consolidate remote controls, I always recommend a <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/harmony-remotes" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Logitech Harmony</a>. There are various models that have additional features (ie. touch screens, how many devices it can control at once, quick setup, etc.)</p>
<p>One a... | 285 | 2015-09-16T18:54:04.233 | |remote-control|television| | <p>I lost my LG sound bar remote before I moved. Prior to moving I had DIRECTV and could use their remote to control the volume on the sound bar while performing all of the satellite functionalities I needed.</p>
<p>After moving I switched providers, this company uses TiVo. When they came and set everything up the r... | Remote for LG TV, LG Soundbar, and TiVo box |
<p>Kingston Digital USB 3.0 Super Speed Multi-Card Reader for SD/SDHC/SDXC/microSD/MS/Compact Flash CF Cards (FCR-HS4)</p>
<p>Manufacturer page: <a href="https://www.kingston.com/US/flash/readers/FCR-HS4" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.kingston.com/US/flash/readers/FCR-HS4</a><br>
Amazon page: <a href="https://... | 289 | 2015-09-16T22:13:55.043 | |linux|microsd|memory-card|sdxc| | <p>Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Works properly with Linux 4.9 kernel</li>
<li>Easy to insert/remove card</li>
<li>SDXC card support (64-128GB cards)</li>
<li>SDHC card support</li>
</ul>
<p>Nice to have features:</p>
<ul>
<li>USB 3.0 interface/speed</li>
<li>Separate slot for SD and microSD cards (no need for an adapt... | SDXC/microSDXC memory card reader for older Linux kernels |
<p>Whenever I hear "heatsink" I immediately think of the <a href="http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212-evo/" rel="nofollow">Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO</a> (~$30). I, along with tons of other people, will instantly recommend this over anything else. It's actually gained sort of a cult following ... | 294 | 2015-09-17T03:32:58.443 | |gaming|heat-sink| | <p>I am going to be building a computer for a college student. He is going into general engineering while he figures out exactly what he wants to do. The budget for this computer is about $1500 USD (just for the tower). This computer will be running Windows 10. He will be using this computer for school work and for gam... | Good heatsink for socket LGA 2011-v3? |
<p>I recommend Square's <a href="https://squareup.com/reader" rel="nofollow noreferrer">card reader</a>. You can get the magstripe reader for free from Square. This should imply to you that most of their service is on the software side. They also advertise a <a href="https://squareup.com/contactless-chip-reader" rel="n... | 298 | 2015-09-17T08:09:17.393 | |android|point-of-sale| | <p>I along with my friends are starting up a second-hand book store.</p>
<p>So, we want a portable mobile credit card reader, which is easy on the pocket (as we are a startup, we would be able to shell not more than $100)</p>
<p>As the store is a portable set-up such that it can be moved easily from a place to anothe... | What are some good mobile credit card readers? |
<p>As said in the comments, if you care about the battery life then look at the number of mAh the replacement battery has. The Samsung original battery for Galaxy S4 Mini is 1900 mAh so you want something higher, e.g. <a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00IK3EECE" rel="nofollow">Zerolemon Samsung Galaxy ... | 300 | 2015-09-17T15:09:47.210 | |smartphones|android| | <p>I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini phone, and the stock battery doesn't usually last me the full day. Do 3rd party batteries work well? Is there any battery that has a longer life than the stock battery? </p>
| Better battery for a Galaxy S4 Mini? |
<p><a href="https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi</a></p>
<p>This is a list of USB wifi adapters tested by the community.</p>
<p>Part of the same website but a specific list</p>
<p><a href="https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi/blob/main/home/USB_WiFi_Adapte... | 307 | 2015-09-17T18:41:14.980 | |usb|linux|wifi|network-adapter| | <p>I want to make an AP from a Linux PC with an USB Wi-Fi adapter.</p>
<p>My attempts until now weren't really successful; either the driver missed the AP capability feature, or the signal strength was negligible even from the next room.</p>
<p>I would be really glad to reduce the costly buy-try-throw cycle, anybody ... | USB Wi-Fi stick or PCI Wi-Fi card with AP capability on Linux |
<p>although the answer from @JuanCarlosCoto was already accepted, I still must disagree on one point </p>
<blockquote>
<p>..Bear in mind that whatever external fans you may feasibly buy and
install will provide much less efficient cooling than an internal
one..</p>
</blockquote>
<p>An external fan, providing th... | 324 | 2015-09-18T00:59:24.470 | |usb|laptop|ventilation| | <p>I've got a 13" laptop that I've had for a few years now, and it's been working perfectly until a couple weeks ago. It's a Dell Inspiron laptop.</p>
<p>However, a few weeks ago, one of the fan has burnt out, and is completely unusable. As a result, the computer overheats fairly quickly, even on minimal usage. Whenev... | External fan for over-heating laptop |
<p>I would recommend the <a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B005NGQWL2" rel="noreferrer">Anker 10-port USB hub</a>.</p>
<p>It's a little bit on the expensive side, as it is normally listed for just under $80, but there is a sale on <a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B005NGQWL2" rel="noref... | 341 | 2015-09-19T03:45:42.937 | |usb|hub| | <p>I'm looking for an external USB 3.0 hub for under $50 USD.</p>
<p>Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>USB 3.0</li>
<li>At least 5 ports (More the better)</li>
<li>Works on Windows 10</li>
<li>External</li>
<li>Looks nice mounted in one place (I won't be moving it, so it doesn't need to be portable or small)</li>
<li>Able t... | Cheap USB 3.0 hub |
<p>Kingston has a few excellent encrypted flash drive solutions. Their flash drives are always high-quality and are known for their reliability.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.kingston.com/us/usb/encrypted_security#dtvp30">Kingston DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0</a></strong><br>
Their basic encrypted flash drive. ... | 342 | 2015-09-19T03:57:57.870 | |usb|encryption|flash-drive| | <p>I'm looking for a secure USB flash drive that has built-in 256-bit (or greater) encryption.</p>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>At least 16GB</li>
<li>USB 3.0</li>
<li>Completely encrypted without third-party software.</li>
<li>Having either actual buttons on the flash drive (for a pin), or having t... | Encrypted flashdrive |
<p>If having physical controls on the front of your PC isn't hugely important to you and you are running Windows on your PC, how about a USB fan controller like the <a href="https://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/157-GRID-V2-digital-fan-controller.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">NZXT Grid Plus v2</a>?</p>
<p><img src="ht... | 344 | 2015-09-19T08:17:11.043 | |fan-controller|desktop| | <p>I'm looking for a fan controller suitable for a high-end PC with the following specs (all are required):</p>
<ul>
<li>5.25" form factor</li>
<li>Material is either completely or partially metal</li>
<li>At least 4 fan channels</li>
<li>Temperature alarm system</li>
<li>Touchscreen display</li>
<li>Profiles/presets ... | Fan controller for a high-end PC? |
<ol>
<li><p>The main problem with pocket-size projectors is that they mostly rely on wireless connection rather than typical interfaces. What is more, low resolution can make subtitles unreadable. </p></li>
<li><p>If we are talking about mini projectors, I can suggest <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/ZeleSouri... | 346 | 2015-09-19T15:30:12.250 | |osx|projector| | <p>I'm looking for home mini (or pocket) projector to connect to the laptop and mirror the screen in order to watch videos.</p>
<p>I have less requirements than <a href="https://hardwarerecs.stackexchange.com/q/247/15">this question</a> and my budget is lower (ideally below $300/£200).</p>
<p>Requirements are:</p>
<... | Mini projector for mirroring the screen or watching movies |
<p>The accepted answer has been discontinued. I am hoping that someone will post another.</p>
<p>In the meantime, there are a few d.i.y projects floating about, like <a href="https://hackaday.io/project/166218-diy-smartglasses-with-the-raspberry-pi" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this one</a> on Hackaday.</p>
<p>Or <a href=... | 347 | 2015-09-19T15:45:35.317 | |wearable-technology| | <p>Since Google announced that it would stop producing the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Glass">Google Glass</a> technology, are there any alternatives on the market?</p>
<p>My requirements are:</p>
<ul>
<li>modest design,</li>
<li>good open-source API/SDK with the community support,</li>
<li>built-in... | What are the alternatives to Google Glass? |
<p>I recommend the <a href="https://en.avm.de/service/fritzbox/fritzbox-3370/overview/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">FritzBox 3370</a> (tech specs <a href="https://www.router-faq.de/?id=fbinfo&hwf=fbwlan3370#fbwlan3370" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a>, although in German).</p>
<p><strong>Reasons:</strong></p>
<ul... | 353 | 2015-09-19T23:57:18.653 | |router|wireless| | <p>My current router is just not cutting it. It has limited ports (only 2 to be exact) and the signal is horrible.</p>
<p>Here's my situation: </p>
<p>I live in a two-story house which the builder has placed all my cable wires and Ethernet cables in an encasement upstairs in the master bedroom closet. The signal from... | Good cost-effective router |
<p>An alternative which you should consider is moving to a server-client model for your calculations, performing the calculations on a powerful desktop and accessing the results remotely. </p>
<p>The desktop, being relatively free from the restrictions of cooling and weight, can be configured to be almost an order of ... | 354 | 2015-09-20T12:10:42.750 | |laptop| | <p>What are the laptops which are most suited for data scientists and analysts?</p>
<p>As we deal with heavy computations and also need to generate visualizations, something which can take the toll of it, would be recommended.</p>
<p>Would be preferred if it can help in handling Big Data analytics too.</p>
<p>Even t... | Laptop for data science |
<p>I recommend the IPS <a href="http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00D6L4Y9I/" rel="nofollow">ASUS VX239H</a>, €179 at Amazon.de. It has an IPS panel, which has better colour accuracy and viewing angles. It's quite slim, and consumes less than 22 W, according to ASUS. The brightness is 250 nits, not stellar, but it should be suf... | 355 | 2015-09-20T16:05:10.093 | |gaming|monitors|multiple-monitors| | <p>I'm searching for a good monitor for my PC. I currently own a 21,5" ASUS monitor, which is fine; I'm planning on using the one I currently own as a second monitor and get a new one as my main monitor. I'm willing to pay up to 200 €. I want something that's a little bigger than my current one, maybe 23 - 27" tops. It... | A good monitor as the main one of a two-monitor setup |
<p>With these fairly low requirements, any of the mid-range ARM boards would fit, so you might as well go for a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi">Raspberry Pi</a> by default. (Model 2, the earlier models aren't worth the slightly lower price.) The reference price for just the board is $35, plus a pow... | 362 | 2015-09-20T23:36:48.087 | |server|linux| | <p>I'm currently using a Ye Olde <a href="http://www.engadget.com/products/hp/compaq/nc6220/specs/">HP Compaq nc6220</a> running Ubuntu Server 15.04 as a server to run odd jobs in my closet. It's doing fine, but the room can get a little toasty (which is fine) and I'm fairly certain it's not the most energy efficient s... | Energy efficient, low-heat closet-server? |
<p>Yes, there are industrial grade touchscreens built exactly for this purpose. I can recommend <a href="https://www.icpdas-usa.com/touch_panel_monitors.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">something in this family</a>. Or you can start your own search on big industrial supplier's sites like <a href="https://www.digikey.com... | 363 | 2015-09-21T01:21:27.397 | |touchscreen|point-of-sale| | <p>My goal is to develop an interactive kiosk with only touchscreen available to visitors for a local museum. I must admit that I'm a freshman in this part of hardware world, but I really like the sound of this challenge, so I need to get some info/advice first about kiosk's components.</p>
<p>Regarding to the softwar... | Choosing the right hardware for an interactive kiosk - screen |
<p>There are a lot of SBCs (Single Board Computers) similar or competitive to the Raspberry Pi that will fulfill your requests. They are pretty broad, and the market is pretty hot right now, so you have lots of options. Like most, I've played around mostly with Raspberry Pis of various sort. Aside from the B, B+, an... | 365 | 2015-09-21T01:27:05.187 | |usb|linux| | <p>Can anyone recommend some hardware which meets the following criteria:</p>
<ul>
<li>USB port (more than 1 would be handy but a USB hub could always be used)</li>
<li>Suitable for running a reasonably small Linux distribution (No GUI needed. Want to run MySQL and some other custom bits. I'm not quite sure how one go... | Recommendation for low-power, cheap, USB-capable hardware to run Linux |
<p>You might consider looking for a used point of sale system. I've played with PARs, Microses, and Alohas and have never had any trouble with Debian. Even the touchscreens generally work with out of the box installations.
Certainly not as fuel efficient as a Pi (though POSes do still use processors designed for effi... | 382 | 2015-09-21T17:52:58.940 | |pc|point-of-sale|embedded-systems| | <p>My goal is to develop an interactive kiosk with only touchscreen available to visitors for a local museum. I must admit that I'm a freshman in this part of hardware world, but I really like the sound of this challenge, so I need to get some info/advice first about kiosk's components.</p>
<p>Regarding to the softwar... | Choosing the right hardware for an interactive kiosk - computer |
<p>I am not sure how a $800 graphics card would go in a $1500 computer. One can technically buy it, but without a good motherboard, powersupply, CPU, RAM, HDD, and most importantly a case, it's just going to be a super expensive paperweight.</p>
<p>For $1500, assuming you spend two-thirds of the budget for the rest of... | 385 | 2015-09-21T21:44:30.300 | |gaming|graphics-cards|rendering| | <p>I am going to be building a computer for a college student. He is going into general engineering while he figures out exactly what he wants to do. The budget for this computer is about $1500 USD (just for the tower). This computer will be running Windows 10. He will be using this computer for school work and for gam... | Graphics card for new college computer |
<p>I would recommend something in the GTX 900 series, or the R9 200 or 300 series. </p>
<p>If you want the most power possible, the R9 390 and the GTX 970 are both incredibly powerful cards, and just about equal in terms of performance. The only downside is they are <em>just</em> above your price range. (a quick searc... | 388 | 2015-09-22T08:24:03.477 | |pc|gaming|graphics-cards| | <p>I have an opportunity to buy a used <a href="http://www.dell.com/us/dfb/p/precision-t5400/pd" rel="noreferrer">Dell T5400</a> for a very reasonable price. </p>
<pre><code> CPU: Xeon E5420
Clock: 2500 Mhz
Cores: 4 - Quad Core
RAM: 4GB DDR3
Disk: 250GB
GPU: nVidia Quadro NVS DMS->2x DVI
OS: Windows 8.1 Profe... | How to turn Dell Precision T5400 into a gaming computer? |
<p>Another vote for the i7-4790K: I tried to make an i7-6700K machine to outperform it. Both CPUs were delidded — (CL Liquid Pro put between die & IHS) — and overclocked as far as I could reliably go with Noctua NH-D14 & Vcore=1.275).</p>
<p>I got to 4.5/4.4/4.4/4.4GHz (1/2/3/4 cores active) on the 6700, and ... | 391 | 2015-09-22T13:54:34.430 | |pc|processor| | <p>Which of modern (desktop PC) CPUs would provide best performance in single-threaded applications?</p>
<p>There are some games that haven't been optimized for multi-core use, and the CPU speed is their bottleneck (for physics calculations primarily).</p>
<p>I know the end of the line in the gigahertz race were Inte... | Which modern CPU for best single-threaded performance? |
<p><a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B009S7ALH8" rel="nofollow noreferrer">VIVO Triple LCD Monitor Desk Mount</a> seems reasonable.</p>
<p>Pros:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>VESA Mount (75 X 75 & 100 X 100 mounting holes)</strong></li>
<li>Tilt: -15 to +15 Degree - Swivel: 360 Degree - Rotate: 360 Degree<... | 402 | 2015-09-22T23:48:20.623 | |multiple-monitors|monitor-stand| | <p>I currently have 3 <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236059">Asus VH236H</a> monitors. They are spread across my desk and can be hard to work with. I am looking for a stand or mount to bring my monitors closer together. My monitors have the VESA wall mounts.</p>
<p><strong>Requiremen... | Monitor stand that supports 3 monitors |
<p>Think about <a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00BBUCCKO" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Logitech G105</a>. Price: $39.99 .</p>
<p>According to your spec:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>6 programmable G-keys</strong>: Configure up to 18 unique functions per game, including single key presses, complex macros or in... | 416 | 2015-09-23T04:28:02.627 | |keyboards|windows|led| | <p>I'm looking for a keyboard under $100USD for gaming, programming, and video editing. For these, programmable keys are needed.</p>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Extra programmable keys</li>
<li>Backlit keys with adjustable brightness(and able to easily turn lights off)</li>
<li>Media control button... | Cheap keyboard with programmable keys and backlit keys |
<p>I recently decided to <a href="https://renaudcerrato.github.io/2016/05/21/build-your-homemade-router-part1/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">build my own wireless router</a> - and I found the <a href="https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00OJPJVV6" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Airetos AEX-QCA9880-NX</a> performing very... | 420 | 2015-09-23T14:18:31.910 | |networking|linux|wifi| | <p>I have some nice wireless <a href="http://www.netgear.ie/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R7000.aspx">consumer</a> <a href="http://www.linksys.com/us/support-product?pid=01t80000003KUz3AAG">routers</a>, but will soon be running into their limits in terms of bandwidth/throughput capabilities (assuming my ISP del... | Wireless card for a DIY Linux router/firewall |
<p><strong>Lenovo IdeaPad Y50-70-59441231</strong> meets your requirements.
A comprehensive review can be found <a href="http://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Y50-70-GTX-960M-4K-Notebook-Review.145340.0.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a>.
I am talking about model with GTX 960M. Price: 1499 Euro.</p>
<p>According t... | 423 | 2015-09-23T17:06:57.763 | |gaming|laptop|development| | <p>I work with software development and have some games that I want to play. Games like The Witcher 3, Diablo 3: RoS, etc.</p>
<p>I live in a hot country, so I need something that won't overheat.</p>
<p>Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Windows 7/8/10</li>
<li>2GB VRAM</li>
<li>At least 8GB RAM</li>
<li>750GB to 2TB storag... | Notebook for work and fun |
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