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Ryan W.

Ryan W.

Joined on 05/19/04

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Most Favorable Review

32GB in my pocket? YES!!

Patriot Xporter XT Boost 32GB Flash Drive (USB2.0 Portable) Model PEF32GUSB
Patriot Xporter XT Boost 32GB Flash Drive (USB2.0 Portable) Model PEF32GUSB

Pros: I'll start by saying I LOVE this thing. It just does everything RIGHT. At 32GB, it feels positively cavernous - you won't fill it up anytime soon if you know what you're doing. What about speed? It's fast. As fast as USB flash drives will get, anyways. Guess what? It's dependable too. So far no issues, no drivers exploding in my face, etc. Plus, its rubber housing is very appreciated - I know that even if I drop it off my balcony onto concrete that it'll still work, even though I won't tempt fate.

Cons: Some whine about the cap and how it can be lost. Just pay attention to where you put it and keep track of it to combat this flaw. Even though, yes, I too will lose it eventually. And even then, no biggie, I still consider it indestructible.

Overall Review: It's great to show off to people. The usual reaction is "wow!" An upgrade from 8GB, this feels quite roomy to me.

My ears are in love and on a honeymoon!

Creative Black EP-630 3.5mm Gold-Plated Connector Canal Noise Isolation Earphones
Creative Black EP-630 3.5mm Gold-Plated Connector Canal Noise Isolation Earphones

Pros: Only one word can best describe my initial thoughts after a listening test: "WOW." Yeah, it's that good. VALUE: These have a great value at their price point. On sale right now, but even at full price they would be a great buy! QUALITY: Audio quality is excellent - I could easily hear the minuscule details in the music from the different instruments. COMFORT: They're quite comfortable. Personally, I was looking for ear buds that I could sleep comfortably in. These fit the bill - I quickly can forget they're even there. In fact, you almost feel like the music is being emitted from your own mind. Also, because they serve as ear plugs, they are great at blocking out ambient noise. Take these with you on the plane or to hotels to help you relax and/or sleep. Beware, stress levels, Creative earphones are here!

Cons: Slightly lacking in the bass department, but that suits me just fine.

Overall Review: Was considering SENNHEISER CX300B's, which also is doing well. Got these for the value. And I am not disappointed in the least. In fact, I'm overjoyed with my decision to get these. They're all I wanted and then some!

Solid and dependable

Linksys WRT54GL 802.11b/g Wireless Broadband Router up to 54 Mbps/ Compatible with Open Source DD-WRT (not pre-load)
Linksys WRT54GL 802.11b/g Wireless Broadband Router up to 54 Mbps/ Compatible with Open Source DD-WRT (not pre-load)

Pros: By now you're swimming in positive reviews for this product - and they're correct. This thing is rock-solid in both dependability and performance. And, well, physically, too - it can easily survive falls. Setup is a breeze and after that? It just WORKS. I love this thing!

Cons: ...this thing has cons? If you think long enough, you'll note that it isn't free, and it doesn't do your homework for you... automatically. Oh, and it's not that new N network. But so what.

Overall Review: This thing is a solid buy, and not too expensive. Buy it. Love it. And stop looking for something "better".

Fast, stable, and plenty big.

Western Digital Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
Western Digital Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: Easy to setup, very stable. Haven't had any issues with it, period. Size is plenty big for me, especially considering that it's still pretty speedy. Also, as it's a bit older, it's a great buy at its value.

Cons: None, really. You may want a larger drive since 1TB drives our out now - but this is still a great drive.

Overall Review: I use this as a holder for my multimedia. I use a WD Raptor 150gb for my boot drive to run Windows XP and my programs - together these make an unstoppable pair. Get this drive, and fill 'er up!

Fast AND big? Perfect-o!

Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive
Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: It's biggest claim to fame is speed, and it doesn't let down. I use it as my OS drive for Windows XP and my programs such as Adobe CS3 (Photoshop, etc). Programs launch up incredibly fast. So far it has been fully stable with no issues. Also, 150GB, while small compared to today's 1TB drives, is still darn big enough for your OS and programs. Get that 1TB drive for your multimedia files to supplement this outstanding drive!

Cons: Expensive and "only" 150GB - some may wish for more space. VERY minor gripes, and neither bother me in the least. Get what you pay for. Only other "con" is that any other system you use (laptops) will feel sluggish when starting programs compared to this.

Overall Review: Again, cough up the cash and just buy one. Great as a OS boot drive. Use other, larger drives for bulk files.

Does what you expect, and does it well

SanDisk 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo (MS Pro Duo) Flash Card Model SDMSPD-4096-A11
SanDisk 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo (MS Pro Duo) Flash Card Model SDMSPD-4096-A11

Pros: SanDisk makes very reliable and speedy flash memory cards, and this one is no exception. Never had an issue with mine (I have 2) corrupting data or any such nonsense. 4 GB is also a nice enough size for space - if you need more, buy bigger size ones or just get multiple and have them specialize (one for gaming, one for pictures, etc).

Cons: Not as cost-effective as other flash technologies such as SD, but if you use Sony products, what other choice do you have? Otherwise no real issues.

Overall Review: I love SanDisk. Like how Logitech is great with interface devices, SanDisk is great for flash memory. I trust them with my livelihood as an avid photographer and gamer. And when someone uses the word "trust", you know that must carry something!