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Geoffrey K.

Geoffrey K.

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Most Favorable Review

Great product, great buy

TP-LINK Archer C7 Wireless AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Router, 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz + 1300 Mbps on 5 GHz, 1 USB Port, IPv6, Guest Network
TP-LINK Archer C7 Wireless AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Router, 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz + 1300 Mbps on 5 GHz, 1 USB Port, IPv6, Guest Network

Pros: This product is very similar to a previous one I reviewed (the N750), and all the pros I mentioned before are consistent: Wireless range and strength - The signals that I was able to get on the AC band stretched to about a 60’ radius from the router and were strong enough that I could stream Netflix without any stuttering; that’s a pretty huge plus for the place I live. The router’s homepage (192.168.0.1) was pretty intuitive to work with, and the user manual is easy enough to use to help even an average consumer use this thing to its fullest potential. Aesthetically, it looks pleasing to the eye and fits in pretty nicely in an office or home theater environment. On my review for the N750, I made note that I encountered some micro stuttering while streaming HD (1080p) videos between two computers on the same wireless network; I didn’t encounter this with the AC1750.

Cons: I have no issues with this device. I guess cost? Seriously, not much for me to put here.

Overall Review: I think this is a fantastic router; the $120 price point might be a bit much for some consumers, but as of the time of this writing there’s a 20% discount bringing the price down to $99.99; I’d recommend you pull the trigger and pick this up if you’re in the market and make use of that price reduction.

Most Critical Review

The cost of cheap materials

Cyber Acoustics CA3001WB 14 Watts 2.1 Speakers
Cyber Acoustics CA3001WB 14 Watts 2.1 Speakers

Pros: The size of the speakers are quite compact, allowing them to fit almost anywhere on a desk. They also have a pleasing / sleek look to them which compliments modern style work spaces nicely.

Cons: 1) Cheap and shoddy construction 2) The packaging left much to be desired to protect the item 3) The Blue LED light is *intensely bright*. No joke, I swear this light caused a couple headaches 4) The subwoofer never worked, and support forums / google searches didn't solve the issue 5) The right speaker began failing within a few weeks of use and started playing muted and static-y sound. 6) I spent almost as much on shipping sending these headache-causing paperweights back to Newegg for a refund as I did on the speakers, themselves; hooray for losing money on poor quality speakers!

Overall Review: Cyber Acoustics seems to be a relatively reputable brand, but this model of speakers is just horrible; I recommend spending an additional $10-$20 on a better model or different brand.

Great Sagan's Ghost, these things are nice

Rosewill Wireless Earbuds with Fast Charging Case, Bluetooth Headphones with built-in Microphone, LED Battery Indicator, 4 Hours of Continuous Playtime - RW-T52
Rosewill Wireless Earbuds with Fast Charging Case, Bluetooth Headphones with built-in Microphone, LED Battery Indicator, 4 Hours of Continuous Playtime - RW-T52

Pros: Lets start with some aesthetics: The Earbuds: They are very sleek; a well polished and reflective gunmetal grey. At just over 1.25 high, they are definitely smaller/more compact than some more popular variants, such as airpods. The Charging Case: Its about 2 x 2 x 1, black in color, the large faces have a glossy finish with a matte finish everywhere else. Small enough that I could comfortably transport it in a pants pocket.Some un-mentioned practical features: The charging case has a hinge top (think of a zippo-type lighter), so there are no worries about potentially losing a piece. There is also a slight resistance when opening the charge case (feels like a soft magnet keeping it closed), so there is little worry about it accidentally opening and the earbuds falling out (though dropping it from about 5 did cause the lid to pop open).Some practical features which could be more clear on the product page: The Earbuds are charged by the Case, and the Case is charged by the USB-C cable (which needs to plug into a standard USB 1.1 to 3.0 port). The case also has individual indicators for both earbuds which will easily let you know if you need to re-seat (or clean the connectors) on one or both of them. When both the Earbuds and the Case are fully charged, you can be without a USB port for a few days. The product page explicitly states compatibility with Apples Siri; it also has full compatibility with Google Assistant and activated in the same way.These earbuds seem to be fully compatible with my phone (Pixel 3a); at least, I have not yet found any functionality where they are not. They work with the standard items (phone calls, notification chimes) as well as third party apps (Microsoft Teams, Instagram, Podcasts).I have what I consider to be average sized ears, and these earbuds are quite comfortable to wear for several hours at a time. Theyre pretty secure when wearing them, even when out for a jog (though I do need to occasionally push them back in a little when bouncing around a lot).If they auto-power when, say, you have a podcast paused for longer than 15 minutes, you will need to manually power them back on by pressing the button on either the left or right earbud for 3 seconds, then tap the button once to resume the podcast. If they auto-power down, they do automatically power back on when receiving a phone call.Just a FYI: For the initial pairing, I connected both earbuds, individually. After pairing, I only see one earbud in the connected devices menu (the left one). When theyre removed from the case, you can hear a chime notification from each earbud indicating that they are powering on, followed by pairing and a chime from both indicating that they are working in tandem.

Cons: Not much to say, to be honest. They are one-size-fits all, though; it would have been nice if they had variable sized rubber earbud plugs that you could swap out for a better customized fit. If you have smaller than average sized ears, they may not fit you properly.The USB-C charging cable which comes with it is only about a foot long and easily portable, so it would have also been nice if there was a built-in way of attaching/connecting the cable to the Case for better managed portability.This only happened a couple times, but occasionally I would need to manually re-pair the earbuds. I suspect this is due to security settings on my phone (since I use it for work).

Overall Review: For a very long time I kind of thought of Rosewill as a cheap generic manufacturer of lesser quality products than better known brand name companies. Though I have to admit, Ive yet to be dissatisfied with one of their products. Ive purchased a number of their products in the past, including a computer case, office chair, various peripherals, and theyve all been great budget buys.These earbuds were tested using a Google Pixel 3a

Beast of a cooler, if it fits your case

RAIJINTEK EOS 360 RBW AIO Water CPU Cooler, with 12025 Addressable RGB PWM fans, Addressable RGB tank, ARGB 3-in-1 cable, PWM 3-in-1 cable, compatible with INTEL & AMD morden socket CPU.
RAIJINTEK EOS 360 RBW AIO Water CPU Cooler, with 12025 Addressable RGB PWM fans, Addressable RGB tank, ARGB 3-in-1 cable, PWM 3-in-1 cable, compatible with INTEL & AMD morden socket CPU.

Pros: Temps listed below are comparisons made to a stock Intel cooler. Packaging: This was very well packaged, so there’s very little worry about damage during shipping. The component parts (screws, washers, backplates, etc) were all neatly secured in a single bag, each component in their own labeled bag for easy sorting. The only items I needed for installation which did not come pre-packaged were rubbing alcohol to clean the CPU, applicator for the thermal grease, and a screwdriver. Installation Instructions: The instructions are pictorial with the needed components called out in each step; similar to IKEA assembly instructions. They were very easy to follow (with two exceptions, see cons). Installation: Installing the radiator was a touch cumbersome, due to the size; I recommend the following procedure: Remove/clean/apply thermal grease/install the CPU, remove motherboard, install back plate, install radiator, install motherboard, install cooling block. Make sure all the connections are nice & snug. Overall, not too painful a process. Operation: My idle temps were approximately 8*C – 10*C above the ambient room temperature, which is great. My load temps using Prime95 with small fft were approximately 23*C - 25*C above ambient room temperature, which is also great. Compatibility: If you bought/built your PC in the last 20 years, this thing is compatible with your motherboard/cpu. The only restriction would be dependent on your case: ***This cooler will not work in anything other than a Full-Size Tower with room for three (3) 120mm fans on top***. I’m also pretty sure it won’t work in most cases which mount the PSU at the top.

Cons: Size: Something not immediately apparent in the product description is the overall thickness of the installed radiator. The end user will need to make sure there is enough space in their case for the radiator + fan = 27mm + 25mm = 52mm, at the minimum, between the top of the case and the motherboard. Otherwise, there may be some fit-up issues. Installation Instructions: The instructions show to install the radiator last, which is something I couldn’t do due to the proximity of the radiator with my motherboard. I had to wait to install the motherboard last so I could properly attach the fans and radiator to the top of the case. This also prevented me from attaching the top row of screws on my motherboard to the tray. The instructions also do not indicate how much thermal grease to use. ***Do not use the entire package of thermal grease***. You only need a small bead and want the layer of grease to be as thin and even as possible. Personally, I put my hand in an inside-out plastic zip-lock baggie and spread the grease around with a finger until I get an even coat.

Overall Review: Apart from the occasional misspellings on the product page and included documentation (morden? :D), this is one beast of a cooler.

Solid Product

Corsair AF Series AF120 LED (2018) CO-9050082-WW White LED Case Fan, 3-Pack.
Corsair AF Series AF120 LED (2018) CO-9050082-WW White LED Case Fan, 3-Pack.

Pros: Plug’n’Play, and they’re reasonably quiet; I didn’t notice much of a noise difference after installation.

Cons: The only power connectors are the 3-pin MB plugs, which can limit the number of fans you can use depending on how many sockets you have available on your MB.

Overall Review: A good choice for a case fan; neat LEDs, decent air movement, and not too noisy.

Excellent budget mouse option

CORSAIR M55 RGB PRO Ambidextrous Multi-Grip Gaming Mouse, Black, Backlit RGB LED, 12400 dpi, Optical
CORSAIR M55 RGB PRO Ambidextrous Multi-Grip Gaming Mouse, Black, Backlit RGB LED, 12400 dpi, Optical

Pros: This mouse has a lot of versatility. The extra buttons for handedness can be activated and programmed for additional functionality. It takes some practice to use without accidentally pressing the extra buttons, but this feature also makes it a great productivity mouse for working professionals, especially if you frequently use CAD programs. It has several settings for DPI, and allows you to activate as many of them as you wish. One of the biggest annoyances my last mouse had was the requirement to click the DPI button and had to cycle through 4 different speeds before I got back to the one I wanted. I prefer only having two activated: “normal” and “fast”. The iCUE software is simple to use and has a lot of customization options. As mentioned, you can increase/decrease the number of DPI speeds, and you can also adjust the DPI of each speed. Options are also available for the mouse color schemes of the DPI settings and logo, including brightness, allowing you to dim or brighten the lights. The chord has a woven fabric sheath, and it comes with a velcro strip to bundle up the excess length for good cable management. Warranties - Newegg’s 1 year warranty, and Corsair is 2 years. My experience with filing warranties with Corsair has been pretty smooth in the past, so it’s nice to have that additional year just in case.

Cons: The requirement of the iCUE software to make use of its features. The software is developed to control several different Corsair peripherals, hence the large file size. But given the amount of customization available for the mouse, I really don’t see this as much of a con. Other Thoughts: The EULA for the iCUE software is pretty standard, and didn’t appear to have any clauses which were intrusive.

Overall Review: It's great. Tell your friends.

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