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Cameron T.

Cameron T.

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Most Favorable Review

follow up to the first review Nov 2009

Koutech CBL-PSA512V-100 5V/12V Power Over eSATA cable with SATA HDD Adapter
Koutech CBL-PSA512V-100 5V/12V Power Over eSATA cable with SATA HDD Adapter

Pros: Works good with easy install on XP Pro.

Cons: Poor documentation. Little pricey with the card and cable combination.

Overall Review: I posted a complete review on the Koutech PCIe card that goes with this. You can see it here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816104012 This works great for my hot-swap 3.5" backup drives. FAST! I didn't undersand the difference between Power over eSATA connectors and standard eSATA. My fault.

Most Critical Review

Lasted 3 weeks

LOGISYS Computer PS350MA 350 W Micro ATX Power Supply
LOGISYS Computer PS350MA 350 W Micro ATX Power Supply

Pros: cheap plenty of connections quiet at this price you might buy two

Cons: only lasted 3 weeks

Overall Review: It worked fine for about 3 weeks. My box is bare, using only chipset graphics so not much going on here. Took another look at the Micro ATX choices and just don’t see any big name brands so I’m returning this for a replacement. Glad it happened in 30 days and I have spares on the shelf so it's running with cover off and things hanging out for now.

Nice but....

Dell 24" 60 Hz TN HD LCD Monitor 5 ms 1920 x 1080 D-Sub, DVI-D E2414H
Dell 24" 60 Hz TN HD LCD Monitor 5 ms 1920 x 1080 D-Sub, DVI-D E2414H

Pros: Nice quality, sturdy and attractive styling.

Cons: only problem is lack of direct video source change button

Overall Review: if you want to switch video source like me with the push of a button then you'll be disappointed. I have given mine to another person in the office because I need two computers at my desk and want to toggle video quick. this monitor requires that you enter the menu and then switch, 3 steps. other than that it is a great deal when bought with the promo discount, less than 130 for a nice 24" Dell.

10/10/2014

still good after all these years, needs front USB 3

APEVIA X-QPACK2-BK/500 Black Aluminum Body/ Front Mask Micro ATX Desktop Computer Case 500W Power Supply
APEVIA X-QPACK2-BK/500 Black Aluminum Body/ Front Mask Micro ATX Desktop Computer Case 500W Power Supply

Pros: Price Size Style 500w ps

Cons: needs USB 3.0 not 1394 on front

Overall Review: I'm hoping Apevia will update the front panel with USB 3 otherwise I can't complain about the case for this price. I've been using these for years now and other than a bad power supply here and there they really are a value. Love the small footprint. And one other suggestion, instead of the Hard drive temp probe I suggest relabeling to GPU. I only use SSD's now and now attach the HDD probe to our Quadro cards. Not that it is really needed but I bet many others are going SSD now. We use these in a tool and die shop.

Nice but screws spilled inside

APEVIA X-QPACK2-NW-AL/500 Black/ Silver Aluminum Body/ Front Mask Micro ATX Desktop Computer Case 500W Power Supply
APEVIA X-QPACK2-NW-AL/500 Black/ Silver Aluminum Body/ Front Mask Micro ATX Desktop Computer Case 500W Power Supply

Pros: Price and features. 500w PS. temp LCD's, attractive, cooling fans....

Cons: cheap packaging for hardware. Deserves 5 eggs but this one made me mad all because of a little plastic bag.

Overall Review: I've bought at least a dozen of these for our shop over recent years. This one came with the little plastic bag of screws emptied out into the whole thing. What a mess. I could have RMA'd but instead spent a half hour taking off the front panel and even removed the PS to shake every last screw free. Apevia, please consider upgrading the packaging. I agree these cases are made of light weight alum but when they are buttoned up they are quite sturdy and for the price you can't beat it.

No DVI cable

ViewSonic VA2246M-LED Black 21.5" 5ms Widescreen LED Backlight LCD 16:9  Full HD 1080P Monitor, 250 cd/m2 1000:1 (typ.) / 10,000,000:1 (Dynamic), DVI/D-Sub, Built-in Speakers, VESA Mountable
ViewSonic VA2246M-LED Black 21.5" 5ms Widescreen LED Backlight LCD 16:9 Full HD 1080P Monitor, 250 cd/m2 1000:1 (typ.) / 10,000,000:1 (Dynamic), DVI/D-Sub, Built-in Speakers, VESA Mountable

Pros: cheap price

Cons: no digital DVI cable included

Overall Review: this is the first time I bought LCD monitors (dozens in the last 10 years) that I didn't get both the vga and dvi cables. fortunately I had a couple extra to fill the need but I was surprised. My first review was not posted by NewEgg, I complained about free shipping. We'll see if they post this one. I've been a long time fan of NewEgg but....