cover
Michael M.

Michael M.

Joined on 09/11/06

0
0

Product Reviews
product reviews
  • 34
Most Favorable Review

Wow!

YAMAHA HTR-6130 5.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver
YAMAHA HTR-6130 5.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver

Pros: Wow! Really great stereo separation. I can't believe the quality of this component at the $180.00 price point. It looks better than in the pics at this website. The receiver brings together simplicity and sophistication in looks and function.

Cons: The remote seems a bit overwhelming at first. Refer to the user manual for any non intuitative issues). Programming the Tuner presets would have been quite a headache had I not done so. Reading the instructions is helpful and thankfully the manual is relatively well written.

Overall Review: I haven't had the need to use the HDMI. Some previous buyers have complained about the pass through issue. If the HDMI works with the addition of an optical cable I don't see what the big problem is...buy the optical cable and complain no more. Over all this system is pretty remarkable. I'm actually suprised by all the little sounds I didn't hear before. And that's on a pair of 20+ year old (high grade) speakers. Even Television Commercials sound better! Can't wait to listen to my audio collection over the coming winter.

Most Critical Review

ATI Drivers !

BIOSTAR A880GU3 AM3 AMD 880G USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
BIOSTAR A880GU3 AM3 AMD 880G USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: Running for now and seems to do well without the ATI driver install on the disc / download.

Cons: ATI Catalysts center driver caused me a good bit of headache. I can't remember having this much trouble with a video card since my old pentium 2 way back in 97' or 98'.

Overall Review: Seems to run nicely without the ATI Catalysts center.

Broke Twice

Cougar MX330 Mid Tower Case with Full Acrylic Transparent Window and USB 3.0
Cougar MX330 Mid Tower Case with Full Acrylic Transparent Window and USB 3.0

Pros: I have two of these cases and the first has been sound. The second was purchased 1/22/21, and replaced in 2/21...so a whole change out of a system...and then again is September after a move from the Living Room to the Kitchen for a home improvement project. The Computer is / was on wheels so its not like it was treated in anyway unreasonable. This set up the entire headache or testing all components, and finally a replacement with a soundly know brand.

Cons: Header connectors connect but not firmly / with confidence. If not careful header connectors will detach. Connect them last. 2. I would have alternate bypass for cables from powersupply.

Overall Review: A real waste of time and effort when my plate is already full with a giant remodeling project.

10/20/2021

Still a three pin ? Really

Rosewill RCX-Z1 Long Life Ball Bearing CPU Cooler with 92mm Silent Fan, Aluminum Heat Sink, Supports AMD Socket : AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 / 940 / 939 / 754
Rosewill RCX-Z1 Long Life Ball Bearing CPU Cooler with 92mm Silent Fan, Aluminum Heat Sink, Supports AMD Socket : AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 / 940 / 939 / 754

Pros: It's a fan. Slightly better than the fan that comes with AMD processors.

Cons: IDK how or why I could have assumed that this was a four pin auto regulating CPU fan.

Overall Review: Just dont get it.

A good deal

ATGOIN Bluetooth 4.1 Magnetic Wireless Sports Earphones W/Mic HD Stereo Sweatproof in Ear Earbuds Noise Cancelling - Black
ATGOIN Bluetooth 4.1 Magnetic Wireless Sports Earphones W/Mic HD Stereo Sweatproof in Ear Earbuds Noise Cancelling - Black

Pros: Does what it says. Its a good back up pair that comes in handy

Cons: ah, it would be nice if there wasnt a connector wire attaching the two together but I knew that when I purchased the product

Do not buy

LG Stylo 4 Screen Protector (LG Q Stylus), Skinomi® TechSkin Full Coverage Screen Protector for LG Stylo 4 Clear HD Anti-Bubble Film
LG Stylo 4 Screen Protector (LG Q Stylus), Skinomi® TechSkin Full Coverage Screen Protector for LG Stylo 4 Clear HD Anti-Bubble Film

Pros: mhe, not sure I can point to any, it does cover the screen

Cons: This is not a high quality glass but a plastic film that is not easy to apply to the screen.

Overall Review: Do not purchase