Pros: Precise, tight, accurate, precision, accuracy... WOW!

Cons: You need to shell out a lot of dosh for what - at the end of the day - is just a piece of plastic. But throw it on granny's credit card, 'cause it's worth it!

Overall Review: I bought this in conjunction with an MX Revolution (Logitech), but I was pretty certain I'd end up returning it for the high retail value. Immediately out the box, I loved it even on my old Logitech 610. It was so precise, I had to scale back the resolution. I had been using a 3M Precise Mousing Surface (PMS), which I thought was the best out there... but to go from that to the Q was an epic awakening. I have already begun to tell my friends about it... it's just hard to convince someone that $50 is worth a mouse pad. It does seem a little too much for a piece of plastic.

Pros: Good-looking, reasonable performance on a 680i at 4x1GB without needing overvolting.

Cons: Heatspreaders on both 2x1GB kits were loose. The thermal tape was coming apart at the very bottom of the sticks. I compressed them back together under a heavy book, but the top pressure to install them on the board forced them open again. Very shoddy. They are going back for RMA.

Overall Review: I will admit that if the heatspreaders weren't loose, these would be a 5/5. The lights look really cool, and the performance is very good considering I was running 4x1GB on a 680i.

Pros: * Excellent solid, metal (Not solid metal, but "solid [comma] metal") construction. * Still works after a month of abuse (compare to some other reviews here) * You get what you see; you get what you pay for

Cons: * Slightly larger than it needs to be (it is larger than my house key); this makes it stand-out more than it should as something other than a key * Shiny surface very, VERY easily shows scratches and finger prints (after it gets heavily scratched, it develops a cool-looking patina, but that should have been the default standard) * Plastic cover is useless; a more elegant cover should have been designed into the device itself, even at a price premium

Overall Review: As USB devices get smaller and more ubiquitous, the game is on to come up with unique and new ideas. The LaCie Iamakey V2 is a fantastic example of this. The solid metal construction feels high-quality and has withstood considerable abuse. However, I have some design issues that should be addressed: The device should ship without the plastic cover; it'll be one less thing people can gripe about. Either design one into the device somehow or leave it out. It isn't really necessary, AFAIC. Also, the device is longer and wider than it needs to be. I understand the tip must be a certain size, but the rest of the device should look more key-like, or at least mimic the size and thickness more closely. Finally, the device should have been a non-shiny metal patina to begin with; this would make it look more like a key, and also keep the device beautiful after wear. Otherwise, the construction is excellent and it has a high-quality "feel". Five eggs.

Pros: * Best netbook processor on the market! * 2GB RAM ensures there is enough memory for applications! * Small, even for a netbook! * Aesthetically pleasing * Not pre-installed with a bunch of junk software

Cons: * Machine arrived broken!!! The right half of the display only shows standard VGA resolution/colors! I am trying to get a warranty replacement, but doing so in Iraq is literally impossible. I have to live with this broken machine until I get home. * Tiny, cramped screen even for a netbook! * Keyboard layout is atrocious: To get the home button (crucial for keyboard shortcut web browsing), you must press FN+ALT+Left Arrow. Wut?

Overall Review: I have a Dell Mini 10 purchased in 2009 that was incredibly underpowered, even on a fresh install merely surfing the web on Firefox. This machine is its replacement. The first thing I noticed (besides half the screen not working out of the box), was the size of the screen: while the resolution is only slightly less that of the Dell, the display size appeared to be a lot smaller/cramped. Ditto for the keyboard, which has excellent tactile response and feels nice on the fingers but the layout is a nightmare! The performance of this machine is outstanding for a netbook, but - for me - the screen and keyboard size (and especially its lack of out-of-box functionality) have made me regret this purchase. I would recommend a more powerful 12" notebook to someone considering this netbook. If you have an iOS device (I have two), this machine is also ideal as a portable desktop emulator/media streamer (use Splashtop and AirVideo apps).

Pros: Great surface with elevating pads. Solid. You absolutely need a solid mouse surface, no matter what your computing needs are. This is a great one and offers two sides for control or speed... if... well, read my cons.

Cons: Reversible? Why can't you make a surface that combines both so I don't have to keep flipping it? Luckily, I like the control side for day-to-day and don't flip for games. Also, I wish someone would make a solid mouse surface that has a smaller footprint. I have a Logitech G15, and there's just no room without putting half the pad under the keyboard. Still 5-stars because I haven't seen anything better.

Overall Review: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 3DMark: 2006 18,426 Vantage P13,913 E8400 4.23GHz (470x9, 1.40v, Tuniq 120, lapped + Silverstone 121) EVGA GTX280 (670/2430/1458) EVGA 9600GT (675/1800/1674) ASUS Rampage Formula X38 0407 (Hacked Maximus 1.03G) 4x1GB Ballistix PC2-8500 (1128MHz, 5-4-4-12-2T, 2.20v) Tagan 1.1kW, 2xRaptor 150 (RAID-0), Fatal1ty Platinum

Pros: Good overclock to 1129 right out of the box (manually input, of course). The Ballistix they are replacing held the same speed at 5-4-4-12, which gave me just over 10GB/s bandwidth. At 5-5-5-15, it's just under 10 (latency is 52.6 as opposed to 51.7). I am extremely impressed with these sticks: for the price, they hold a pretty good overclock. Compare that to the PC2-1000 2x2 G.Skill sticks, which can only do 40MHz or so on both X38/X48 and my 680i P5N32-E. I didn't check what ICs go in these before I bought them, but they are solid.

Cons: I would have liked to get a little tighter on bank refresh time. While my Ballistix held at 25, I don't get POST until 55. I wonder if that's why my latency dropped. Also, I had to loosen up on some advanced timings. Most users will not see any difference in these, and for the money, these things are incredible nitpicking on my part. G.Skill for the win!

Overall Review: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 3DMark: 2006 18,426 Vantage P13,913 E8400 4.23GHz (470x9, 1.40v, Tuniq 120, lapped + Silverstone 121) EVGA GTX280 (670/2430/1458) EVGA 9600GT (675/1800/1674) ASUS Rampage Formula X38 0407 (Hacked Maximus 1.03G) 4x1GB Ballistix PC2-8500 (1128MHz, 5-4-4-12-2T, 2.20v) Tagan 1.1kW, 2xRaptor 150 (RAID-0), Fatal1ty Platinum