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Alexander B.

Alexander B.

Joined on 01/15/07

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Most Favorable Review

good 2.4 ghz keyboard & mouse

Rosewill RKM-800RF 2.4 GHz Cordless Slim Keyboard and Mouse Combo
Rosewill RKM-800RF 2.4 GHz Cordless Slim Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Pros: I like it. Has good range. Only used about 15 ft from the receiver but it is smooth as can be. I bought 2. Great price.

Cons: no hot keys for volume, play, etc. but you know this when you buy.

Most Critical Review

loud and ugly

Sony Optiarc 22X DVD±R DVD Burner 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model AD-7220S
Sony Optiarc 22X DVD±R DVD Burner 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model AD-7220S

Pros: it does what it is supposed to do.

Cons: it's louder than expected, much louder - really. it also looks really simple in the pictures but the face plate is ugly. the plastic used looks cheaper than normal.

Overall Review: none.

good value for the price

DELL Ultrabook Inspiron Intel Core i5-3337U 6GB DDR3 Memory 500GB HDD 32 GB SSD Intel HD Graphics 4000 14.0" Windows 8 i14z-2203sLV
DELL Ultrabook Inspiron Intel Core i5-3337U 6GB DDR3 Memory 500GB HDD 32 GB SSD Intel HD Graphics 4000 14.0" Windows 8 i14z-2203sLV

Pros: There has been some discussion about the hard drive. You cannot see two hard drives in the OS but the bios shows 1 500gb sata and 1 32gb msata. Hope this helps. This obviously isn't a top of the line machine but you do get a decent machine compared to the price. In my opinion this is right inbetween a true ultrabook and a normal laptop. It's not quite ultraportable but does have an optical drive (which alot of us still use) and is fairly thin. The design is OK. The key's feel a little cheap but appropriate for the price/specs.

Cons: no issues so far.

Sweet boot drive

Crucial M4 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT064M4SSD2
Crucial M4 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT064M4SSD2

Pros: Solid boot drive. I really was surprised by the performance increase. It's fast. I have it in a SATA II connection and it's doing great. Had to optimize my system a little but you can find tips over the internet for optimization of your computer with a SSD.

Cons: none

Solid

ASUS RT-N10+ IEEE Wireless Router EZ N 802.11b/g/n Support up to 4 SSID in Business (Open source DDWRT support)
ASUS RT-N10+ IEEE Wireless Router EZ N 802.11b/g/n Support up to 4 SSID in Business (Open source DDWRT support)

Pros: Solid Router, Good throughput connection, data rates on track with my isp provider. Wife could have set it up it was so easy.

Cons: it's ugly

Overall Review: for 15 bucks after the mail in rebate it's the best deal for a value router.

Awesome

ASUS MS236H Glossy Black / White 23" Ring stand and Ergo-fit technology Widescreen LCD Monitor  w/HDMI 250 cd/m2 ASCR 50000:1
ASUS MS236H Glossy Black / White 23" Ring stand and Ergo-fit technology Widescreen LCD Monitor w/HDMI 250 cd/m2 ASCR 50000:1

Pros: Sweet price point with the rebate. Sweet styling. No dead pixels on the two I bought.

Cons: People have complained about the stand which I see could be a problem if you have a wobbly desk, but that is basically the same with all monitors if you have a wobbly desk.

Overall Review: These monitors are seriously awesome. Was a little nervous because of the different styling but that turned into a major plus. Got two for dual screens both are perfect. No dead pixels whatsoever. Asus not only provides a quality product but they look great, far better than traditional stand monitors. I am very happy with this purchase. I recommend these monitors for those looking for full hd, 23 inches at a great price.