1.432 bazillion years ago* early man had his first encounter with fire and it changed human history forever. On February 15th 2014 I had my first encounter with the Metro DataVac Electric Duster and it changed my life forever.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894491/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894491" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894491/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

I planned on working on my personal computers at home this weekend, so I thought it would be the perfect time to put the DataVac to the test. Here's what I would be working on.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894490/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894490" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894490/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 323px"></a><br><br>

Keyboards can get VERY dirty, and if your willing to risk losing your lunch; do some research on the types of bacteria that your dirty keyboard could be holding.<br><br>

To the naked eye and the average joe, my keyboards look normal.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894492/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894492" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894492/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

If we take a closer look, we can see the true condition of the dirt that has built up inbetween the keys. Keep in mind I clean my keyboards regularly, if you don't....your keyboard is likely dirtier than mine. <img alt="eek.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/eek.gif"><br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894494/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894494" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894494/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894495/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894495" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894495/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

I wanted to detail my keyboards, so I started by removing the keycaps. I used a keycap puller provided by my keyboard manufacturer.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894496/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894496" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894496/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894497/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894497" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894497/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

The puller makes it very easy. Removing the keycaps reveals the Cherry MX Brown switches. <img alt="biggrin.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/biggrin.gif"><br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894486/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894486" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894486/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

Coming along nicely...<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894498/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894498" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894498/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

The aftermath of using this keyboard every day. <img alt="puke.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/puke.gif"><img alt="puke.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/puke.gif"><img alt="puke.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/puke.gif"> I sampled some of the crumbs and tasted Cajun Peanuts, Hot Fries and subtle notes of Cheez It's. <img alt="tongue.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/tongue.gif"><br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894489/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894489" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894489/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

I opened the DataVac and found plenty of accessories.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894500/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894500" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894500/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

I found the included Micro Detailing Tool Kit to be the most useful for cleaning the keyboards.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894501/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894501" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894501/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894502/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894502" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894502/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

Very ergonomic as the On/Off switch is located where your thumb would naturally rest.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894503/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894503" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894503/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

Made in the USA <img alt="thumb.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/thumb.gif"><br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894504/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894504" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894504/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

The Micro Cleaning Tool was a perfect fit.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894505/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894505" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894505/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

The DataVac was POWERFUL and was much easier to use than compressed air out of a can. Here are the results of only using the DataVac.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894507/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894507" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894507/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

With Aerosol cans of compressed air, I always found myself being very careful with how much I used. Cans of compressed air can get expensive and have limited working time. Use the can too much and it gets cold, lowering the output pressure. Then, there's always the risk of the can shooting out <b>WATER</b>. Last time I checked, electronic manufacturers never recommended shooting your electronic devices with water. With the Metro DataVac, I had a seemingly unlimited source of powerful filtered air, without any worry of shooting water.<br><br>

I wiped each keycap individually before reinstalling on the keyboard with a clean all purpose microfiber towel and BLACKFIRE All-In-One All Purpose Cleaner.<br><br>

Then I moved onto my other keyboard...<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894515/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894515" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894515/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

This one was cleaner.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894516/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894516" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894516/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

Before.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894519/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894519" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894519/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

During.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894520/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894520" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894520/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

After.<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894522/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894522" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894522/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

gg. Much better. <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894524/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1894524" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1894524/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 375px"></a><br><br>

I've been cleaning out computers and computer hardware for years and I'm ashamed to calculate how much money I've thrown away on cans of compressed air. If you're constantly working on computer hardware like me, then having something like the Metro DataVac Electric Duster is a no-brainer investment. I ended up using the DataVac the entire weekend and I think it paid for itself.<br><br>

Score: 10/10<br><br>

I picked up my DataVac on Autopia-CarCare.com for $51.99 after a 20% off coupon. Use coupon code: DataVac20<br><br>

<a href="http://www.autopia-carcare.com/metro-computer-duster.html" target="_blank">http://www.autopia-carcare.com/metro-computer-duster.html</a><br><br>

Thanks for reading!