Joined on 05/13/06
compact, efficient, quiet and powerful
Pros: quiet small
Cons: cost
Overall Review: Well, what can you say about a power supply? As long as it quiet and powers your device, hey it is doing what it's supposed to do. Well, there are a few things you appreciate if you have been in the computer business for a while, they have clearly changed over the years. This one has an external power switch which is a throwback to the old days, with today's computers it is no longer really needed but does come in handy if you want to totally power off the power supply, i.e.: system crash/hang. In the old days all the wires where permanently attached, some are still made this way. This one has all its wires removable with connectors built into the power supply case. This makes it so easy to remove cables you don't need; custom computer builders will love this feature. This is also a small form PS, many of this capacity are larger and require a large case. This is a 1000-watt power supply with an 80% Plus Gold efficacy rating which means that it is over 80% efficient. For a power supply this big it means very low power losses if you actually use all the power. Another cool trait of this PS is the fan is off if you can keep the draw under 200 watts the fan will stay off and you will get about 90% efficacy. The fan does power on for a few seconds when you first power on but does turn off if it's not needed. This is a very quiet PS.
good for a simple small network
Pros: price is right small foot print no antennas sticking up
Cons: outdated N protocall low number of connections no venting on the top
Overall Review: Sorry but I did not like this router for my use. This router is for a single use home as it can not handle a lot of connections. I also found it very troublesome to setup requiring a computer and a cdrom drive for software installation just to connect and set it up for the first use. Most routers I have reviewed are pretty much plug and play. I also found the firmware was not up to date even though this was an older router I had just recieved so I updated it. I found range is limited compaired to my Nextgear Nighthawk X4S, yes I know comparing a Corvette to a Volkswagon Bettle. Also even though the unit itself is small with no cumbersome externa antenna the unit is not square so if you want to stack it , it must be on top. Other people seam to have had problems with its use but mine worked flawlessly with only one device connected. Newegg is selling this for only $26 at the time of this review so it is a good deal for a very simple network with few devices and a slower internet connection, but for anything else spend the extra money and get a better router.
Gorgeous case
Pros: Well, to start with the case looks great. It also has room for a 360mm radiator but honestly only a 240 will fit if you want to mount a small pump to the top inside of the case. I really dont think many will actually add water cooling to an ITX motherboard but it is an option. The frame of the case is all metal and very well made, the coverings are all plastics and magnets and are easily removable with no tools.
Cons: Well, the first big mistake of this case is lack of instructions or documentation of any kind. The only thing that comes with it was for safety information, in about a dozen languages. For a itx case its big, big enough to fit a internal power supply yet they dont provide enough room for a ATX power supply. Next is lack of drive storage. They provide room for two 2.5 drives yet only provide one mount adapter. The biggest problem I see is the access to the motherboard I/O connectors as they are inside the case. The motherboard could have been easily turned 90 degrees and moved back to provide normal access. The bottom of the case does have a removable panel but really, how many users want to tip their cases on its side to reach the I/O ports. Another poor design in my opinion is the wiring for the fans. The fans come preinstalled to controller boards yet the wires are way too long and just hang down. What they do is use the same fan part number for all three fans instead of 3 different fans with different length wires, understandable to save money but this is an expensive case.
Overall Review: I really like the look of the case but this is a very limited case. Very good quality
Not what I expected
Pros: prints ok, nothing special no cartridges to buy
Cons: no Airprint for iOS no double-sided printing no paper tray, only back paper rack no paper feed for scanner way overpriced for limited hardware ios use is very limited, limited to epson app printing
Overall Review: I don't recommend this printer as it is like going back to the '80's as far as options for printing. My last printer was a brother printer and while they are not reliable and have exspensive ink they are loaded and easy to use with anything.
Its been working great
Pros: Reliable
Cons: Old school disks
Overall Review: Its been working great for a while now with extended writes lasting hours without failure
Awesome as usual
Pros: Works in harsh environments , fast , great price. Also extremely fast shipping.
Cons: Made in China
Overall Review: You will love this card
seller shipping ok
shipper shipping is ok product was below advertised specs