Joined on 09/11/06
Wow!
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.
ATI Drivers !
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
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.
Still a three pin ? Really
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
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
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