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Jack H.

Jack H.

Joined on 04/21/03

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Most Favorable Review

FAST, FAST, and more FAST

SanDisk Extreme 2.5" 240GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SDSSDX-240G-G25
SanDisk Extreme 2.5" 240GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SDSSDX-240G-G25

Pros: This thing screams, particularly when put on a 6Gb/s connector. Sips power while doing it, as well. Replaced a WD Black drive in my WHS, and I really didn't think it'd make a difference. Glad to see that I was wrong. My whole server screams now!

Cons: Price is a little high, unless you get it on a promo code deal.

Most Critical Review

Decent, when it works

Antec ISO (BXH-200NC BLK) Black Active Noise Canceling Wireless Bluetooth Headphone (Black)
Antec ISO (BXH-200NC BLK) Black Active Noise Canceling Wireless Bluetooth Headphone (Black)

Pros: Price is excellent for a bluetooth, active noise-cancelling set of stereo earbuds. They are relatively light weight and have a built-in clip for keeping it within easy hand access. Noise cancelling is fairly good, as it effectively reduces most high-frequency environmental noise. I use them while on planes to good effect, while mowing my lawn and when using my snow-blower and I'm always amazed at how effective they are.

Cons: As someone else mentioned, there is no way to view the battery level. So I just get into the habit of charging before a long trip to be sure. On my most recent trip (probably less than 10 hours total), the device died on the last hour.

Overall Review: The connection issue is the biggest problem. Hard to enjoy the products when it's a garbled digitized mess. Seems to happen more when it's colder too. I noticed it happened more when I was using my snowblower than when working on the lawn.

Good for old systems

Crucial 1GB (2 x 512MB) DDR 400 (PC 3200) Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT6464Z40B
Crucial 1GB (2 x 512MB) DDR 400 (PC 3200) Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT6464Z40B

Pros: Works well with old Dell Dimension 2400 desktop, which originally came with PC2700 DDR.

Cons: Surprised to see that this type of RAM costs so much given how old it is and how low the capacity is, but I guess they're not making much of it anymore are they?

Overall Review: Should work on most DDR Intel and AMD DDR systems, even stepping down to DDR-266 or DDR-333 shouldn't be a problem.

Does what it does

CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS Systems - 1000VA/600W, 120 VAC, NEMA 5-15P, Mini-Tower, Sine Wave, 10 Outlets, LCD, PowerPanel®
CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS Systems - 1000VA/600W, 120 VAC, NEMA 5-15P, Mini-Tower, Sine Wave, 10 Outlets, LCD, PowerPanel®

Pros: Good, stable power with no fuss.

Cons: Pricey, but it is a pure sine-form UPS.

Amazing Heatsink, Great value

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - CPU Cooler with 4 Direct Contact Heatpipes
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - CPU Cooler with 4 Direct Contact Heatpipes

Pros: Honestly, it's the best value of all CPU HSF that I've ever had. Coolermaster, while not the highest-end name out there, makes great value heatsinks. This unit continues the trend set with the "Freezer"-series for high-quality at a very reasonable (read: cheap) price. Also comes with a fairly good batch (in quality and size) of thermal compound. Good for many reinstalls

Cons: I guess the base could be a little smoother, but that's splitting hairs as it cools amazingly well

Overall Review: Unless your going nuts with super high-end components or running them in a smaller case, you won't find a better heatsink for the dollar.

Great RAM at good price

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin PC RAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin PC RAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

Pros: Very inexpensive, high quality RAM. Low voltage capable, if you want it, but plenty of room to go higher if you need it.

Cons: Tall-ish heat sinks might cause problems with some aftermarket CPU heat sinks...but you should be doing some researching beforehand to figure that out.

Overall Review: I've bought 3 pairs of this memory, and haven't had a single issue at all. No complaints