Joined on 11/30/08
Perfect
Pros: Super quiet Basic 80mm fan, connectors (3pin mb, 4pin mb, 4pin molex)
Cons: no glowing lights if that is what you want. I didn't.
Overall Review: Sent as a replacement for the bad logisys fan in my case, works great so far.
Does the job, except for bad fan
Pros: 1. Nice looking - yeah, from the front it is a nice looking case. 2. enough screws for optical and HD and two varieties 3. has power supply, exhaust fan (see cons), 4. In general a good case for home use. 5. two USB ports on front plus more on the back, enough for home use.
Cons: 1. Bad Fan! The rear exhaust fan didn't work and no response from Logisys support (only email available). Fortunately newegg made it right and quickly - thanks Newegg. 2. side panel bent. It had a dent, no biggy, but is warped a bit so a bit tough to put on though how often will anyone do that.... 3. Drive bays a bit large so there is a good gap, but being all black you don't really notice.
Better than described
Pros: - as described - I checked all the stats and it matches exactly (typical Mac, to see it really has the nvidia you have to hunt around, jut google it) - listed as B grade so I was expecting some really noticeable damage, but all I found was a long scratch on the outside. Otherwise, in excellent condition. - Price, this would have cost $3,000 to get new, so this is the way to get a Mac if you really have to (for my daughter and Mac is required for her film editing projects)
Cons: - It's an Apple product, so usability is not ideal, but that isn't the seller's fault. - it isn't new? but for the cost, who cares, it works perfectly and is somewhat affordable.
Overall Review: If you must have a Mac, this is the way to go. The machine is in good shape, everything is as described, and it obviously has a clean install and latest software. from my daughter when I asked her how it is holding up "It's been working wonderfully, I'm using it right now to read Oedipus Rex for a class. I'd say it loses charge fairly quickly but I also have the screen bright a lot of the time and use it frequently. It's great for movie watching though as I discovered with Donnie Darko and Memento. I'm still getting used to the differences between it and windows though lol"
works but annoying
Pros: it works. I can access my sdcard.
Cons: 1. very annoying - in windows expolorer I now have 5 extra permanent removable drives displayed even though nothing is plugged into them. my last card reader didn't do this - so annoying. 2. has 3 USB ports. My desktop has 2 on the front already and most do. 3 extras seems a bit pointless. 3. required a lot of cabling. I had to hook in SATA, USB, and a 15p SATA power for which I didn't have an extra power cable resulting in me having to purchase a molex to 15p sata converter.
Overall Review: I think I should have just looked for a USB connected card reader I could just plug in when needed. That would have been better.
Does the job but design needs work
Pros: Seems to be a good card. If you have a large case with lots of room no problem.
Cons: The fan enclosure is way too big. I had to really work to get it into my case without having to unplug everything due to the size of the fan enclosure. Then I noticed the fan enclosure is pushing down on two of my SATA connections which I don't like but hey the work.
Overall Review: It is a video card, mid-range, seems to do the job.
does the job
Pros: onboard video for simple home use just enough for home use
Cons: so far none, this is for the parents-in-law and they just need basic home internet and office.
The right way to buy a Mac
My daughter is going to college for film, and they do everything on Macs. Instead of worrying whether we could afford tuition I was worried about being able to afford a Mac. To get the specs we needed in a new Mac costs a fortune, but buying used allowed us to do it for only twice what it would cost in a Windows machine. TechGator delivered the product on time, and as a Grade B machine I was expecting some big dent or scratch, but it only had some minor scratches you hardly notice. The machine runs well, and I checked and it meets all the specs that were listed. So far, I would say this is a great deal and the best way to get a Mac. We purchased the 2yr SquareTrade warranty. Hopefully we won't need it.