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gerard l.

gerard l.

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Most Favorable Review

19 to 24 inch ips upgrade

Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24" Full HD 1920 x 1200 60Hz 8ms DisplayPort VGA DVI-D 4xUSB 2.0 Pivot Swivel Height Adjustable LED Backlit IPS Widescreen LCD Monitor
Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24" Full HD 1920 x 1200 60Hz 8ms DisplayPort VGA DVI-D 4xUSB 2.0 Pivot Swivel Height Adjustable LED Backlit IPS Widescreen LCD Monitor

Pros: The picture is outstanding, no dead pixels, no back light bleeding. I did a lot of research prior to the purchase. The difference between a TN and an IPS panel are significant. I am a casual gamer and I purchased the monitor with that in mind. You give up response time for clarity. I've gone from a 19 inch 2ms Samsung to a 24 inch 8ms Dell. I've noticed a slight difference when I play COD2 but no big deal. I was looking at the Samsung monitors because my 19' 906BW is still going strong but the weak 1 year warranty on Samsung monitors turned me off. If they build something they should back it up with 3 years IMO. The Dell has a 3 year, I understand that Dell support has gone down the tubes but hopefully I won't need them.

Cons: So far none. I see a little ghosting when its black and I'm viewing from the side or from above but it doesn't bother me because I'm usually in front of the monitor.

Overall Review: The extra real estate on the screen is great. The picture is bright, clear and sharp. I gave up some performance from 2ms to 8ms but I knew that going forward.

Most Critical Review

Not Happy

ASUS Google Nexus 7 Tablet 32GB - Brown
ASUS Google Nexus 7 Tablet 32GB - Brown

Pros: Nice size, clear crisp screen and ease of use.

Cons: I'm now on my 3rd replacement. The first 2 bricked out and now the third one has lost the battery charging indicator. I did some research on youtube and have found many people have the same problem,

Overall Review: I watched a number of Youtube videos and was able to open mine and reset the battery connector. Due to the lack luster design the battery and connector periodically slides out of place disconnecting the battery. I used some electrical tape to hold both in place. (This kills the warranty but I got tired of returning it only to get another lemon). It's working now but no indication of battery level any more which is annoying. I understand this is a very very common problem with the Nexus. It's disappointing that Asus has done absolutely nothing to solve the problem. I guess it's like buying a car they are your friend until you pay the money then they don't know you any more.

edit to my other reviews

SHARP AF-S100RX 10,000 Cooling Capacity (BTU) Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control
SHARP AF-S100RX 10,000 Cooling Capacity (BTU) Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control

Pros: It's now working properly and doing a good job. The unit wasn't working when I 1st received it, the compressor was not going on....no cool air. It has a 3 year warranty so I called. They picked it up and returned it repaired in 1 week.

Cons: Initially, I thought the Unit was just a bad AC. After calling the manufacturer and having it repaired it's working. I think it should have worked properly out of the box. I shouldn't have to be inconvenienced with calling in the warranty the 1st year of ownership.

Overall Review: The manufacturer responded quickly to my repair request. However, they had someone from Brooklyn, NY pick it up when there was an authorized repair shop in New Jersey. I live in NJ. So Sharp had to pay 2 $14.00 tolls back and forth to Brooklyn. Pretty stupid business practice but no skin off my back.

Virus protection

Symantec  Norton AntiVirus 2013 - 1 PC Download
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2013 - 1 PC Download

Pros: Does a good job. Never got a virus and have been using it for almost 10 years and I go to all the flakey websites. Got it on sale "egg blast " for 10 bucks. Will install new version rather than pay the 50 bucks to Norton for the upgrade on my older version for another year

Cons: To the guy on 5/19 that wrote "Cons: takes up a lot of resources, takes much longer to scan an entire computer/server by approx. 3-4 hours longer." You must be doing something wrong or your computer is out of date or has tons of bloat ware on it. Scans my PC in 20 minutes. You should try an reinstall it.

Overall Review: Can;t beat the $10.00 for sale price.

BigTime Upgrade

Thermaltake WATER2.0 Pro Closed-Loop All In One Liquid CPU Cooler Dual 120mm PWM Fans 120x49mm Radiator CLW0216
Thermaltake WATER2.0 Pro Closed-Loop All In One Liquid CPU Cooler Dual 120mm PWM Fans 120x49mm Radiator CLW0216

Pros: My temps are averaging 4 to 6 degrees lower on all over clock settings. I have a rather out of date 2.8 core i7 930 Intel overclocked to 3.6/3.8 and 4.0. My temps prior to the TTpro were 36/44 on a Hyper 212. Now they run 29/36. Prime 95 doesn't break 60 c and COD game play runs at 45 c.

Cons: Everything should be cheaper always including this.

Overall Review: I'm very happy with the performance. I'm still using the pre-applied TIM, may try some artic silver soon. This may lower temps even better. Time will tell.

11/24/2012

When is the sale ?

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMP6GX3M3A1600C8
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMP6GX3M3A1600C8

Pros: Whens it going to be in a Shell shocker deal. I want another set.

Cons: NONE