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michael d.

michael d.

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Most Favorable Review

Works, what's the problem

ASUS A55BM-E FM2+ / FM2 AMD A55 (Hudson D2) Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
ASUS A55BM-E FM2+ / FM2 AMD A55 (Hudson D2) Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: Buy this board if you want to build a solid, basic, pc. Has both PS2 ports for older compatibility. Pair this board with either an A4-6300 (spreadsheets and word -even for mediapc) or A8 for more power. This also has onboard serial port(dongle sold separately). For me this is the upgrade build if you already have equipment you need to keep running

Cons: Everybody who has problems with this board, check your bios if you are running newer processors. By the beard of Odin, do not email ASUS tech support! I have never received a helpful answer to an email support request. I call. I needed the serial pigtail/dongle...wanted a part number, what , where-to-buy. Email response was "yes, the serial port is built into the board" AH HA!

Overall Review: I just put 70 -SEVENTY- of these with TM-302 cases 4Gb ram, Windows 7PROx64 and SSD 60 and 120Gb drives (based on application) into a local business. Data is server based so I sold speed, not size. Out of the seventy, I had one board with a video issue. Seeing the several home-builders with issues, I had to comment. Follow static precautions and use quality parts - no problems.

Most Critical Review

seemingly good product, watch your back

iomega 35427 2TB StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition
iomega 35427 2TB StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, Cloud Edition

Pros: works as advertised. has a bunch of features, nice control panel, fairly easy setup.

Cons: it gave fan errors after only a week (through the nice email feature). I should have returned it but, I upgraded the firmware as per t/s and waited until it happened again...another 25 days. Iomega replaced it asap (I am a reseller and the unit is a major backup) for 50$. I should have returned it the first time it errored out.

Overall Review: If I buy an HP desktop and the hard drive goes bad under warranty, I get a drive shipped to me overnight with a return tag enclosed (free). I just got the same service from Iomega for fifty bucks.... I talked to two different techs that didn't know when the fans were supposed to turn on. That is NOT good support.

11/24/2011

Grade-A Ipad

Apple iPad Air MF529LL/A 1GB Memory 32GB Flash Storage 9.7" 2048 x 1536 Grade A Tablet (Wi-Fi) iOS White
Apple iPad Air MF529LL/A 1GB Memory 32GB Flash Storage 9.7" 2048 x 1536 Grade A Tablet (Wi-Fi) iOS White

Pros: Packaged very well for shipping. Excellent condition. Initialized to start as if new out of the box. Mine came with true Apple charger and usb cable.

Cons: none

Overall Review: Charge, setup and use it. I recommend this Ipad

Ipad Air w/Krazilla cover - Open Box-like new... AND IT WAS PERFECT!!

Krazilla Gold iPad Air Back + Front Cover Gold UPC 303741240021 Model Kzi1102 Gold, Open Box Like New
Krazilla Gold iPad Air Back + Front Cover Gold UPC 303741240021 Model Kzi1102 Gold, Open Box Like New

Pros: Excellent packaging/shipping. Cover fits Ipad nicely. Excellent condition for the used Ipad. Came with "Apple" branded charger and cable. Was initialized as if you were opening/turning-on a brand new Ipad.

Cons: none, what I received was VERY NICE.

Overall Review: there may be a message saying that a sim card is not inserted but that is because you are buying a cellular ready ipad. I would buy this again and again!

Nice, Business Looking case with "adequate" connections.

ROSEWILL, Aesthetic Finish, 90mm Fan pre-installed, Mini Tower Computer Case with 400W Power Supply - R521-M
ROSEWILL, Aesthetic Finish, 90mm Fan pre-installed, Mini Tower Computer Case with 400W Power Supply - R521-M

Pros: This is a Nice, Professional looking case that (to me) is perfect for the business environment. It has usb 3 ports out front which means that the motherboard connector is usb3 header also. This case is perfect for the business-pc build...micro-atx board, onchip video, ram, drive and maybe a cd/dvd. The usb ports are NOT tucked down in the bottom where they are impossible to get to.

Cons: More sata connectors on the power supply would be nice. This is not a gamer case. There is no hard drive light. No direct mount for ssd drives...an adapter plate is needed. All are minor cons.

Overall Review: As someone else mentioned a usb3 to usb2 adapter would be nice for the older motherboards. I purchase these knowing that I am plugging into a usb 3 ready motherboard. When these are on sale for 40$ and free shipping, it feels like a steal. I subtracted 1-egg as it is a minimalist power supply and design. I have built at least 30 of these with MSI AMD fm2 boards with Windows 7 Pro for business use with none of the doa issues noted by others. I used to use APEX tm-302's but when they went extinct, I switched to these.

mixed review

SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 500GB SATA III 32 layer 3D V-NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-75E500B/AM
SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 500GB SATA III 32 layer 3D V-NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-75E500B/AM

Pros: Fast, compatible, and comes with software to enable trim

Cons: No real diagnostics to test a drive if it is running slow or giving you problems... not like the old spinning drives.

Overall Review: I bought two when they were on the sale and one worked and one acted flakey causing me to waste 5 hours in loading, testing, updating firmware, finally guessing that the drive was the problem. Samsung RMA process was fairly easy