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Noone E.

Noone E.

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Most Favorable Review

Great Unmanaged Switch

D-Link DGS-1024D Unmanaged 24-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Desktop or Rackmount Switch
D-Link DGS-1024D Unmanaged 24-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Desktop or Rackmount Switch

Pros: I have had two of these in a 36 node lab running non-stop for over six months and I have not had a single problem.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: D-link is the best option for unmanaged Gigabit switches!

12/26/2008
Most Critical Review

Average Performance

Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX 0.3 M Effective Pixels USB 2.0 WebCam
Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX 0.3 M Effective Pixels USB 2.0 WebCam

Pros: This unit can be installed using the Windows driver.

Cons: Logitech software.

12/26/2008

Perfectly servicable adapter

NETGEAR WNA3100-100NAR Wireless Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Up to 300Mbps Wireless Data Rates
NETGEAR WNA3100-100NAR Wireless Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Up to 300Mbps Wireless Data Rates

Pros: It was free with a refurbed NETGEAR WNR2000 wireless N router. It comes with a handy USB extension cord that can be used with any USB device. It does connect to wireless networks.

Cons: It ate my homework.

Perfect for DD-WRT

ASUS WL-520gU 802.11b/g Wireless Router up to 54Mbps with All-in-One Print Server/ DD-WRT Open Source support
ASUS WL-520gU 802.11b/g Wireless Router up to 54Mbps with All-in-One Print Server/ DD-WRT Open Source support

Pros: This router is great for DD-WRT or other open source firmwares. The USB port is used for the print server on the stock firmware, of course with DD-WRT it can be used for storage and Open-WRT can use it with soundcard to become an Internet radio. It is very difficult to brick this device. I interrupted firmware uploads multiple times and I was always able to recover using the ASUS utility. With DD-WRT it's great as an access point, but probably the best feature is the ability to use it as a wireless gaming adapter. For $30 (after MIR) to be able to connect ANY device to my wireless network is a bargain.

Cons: MIR is a pain. I followed the directions exactly and I did receive my rebate as a pre-loaded Discover card, but they are still a pain.

Overall Review: There are a ton of fun projects that this device can be used for!

Great RAM

Kingston 1GB DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model KVR667D2N5/1G
Kingston 1GB DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model KVR667D2N5/1G

Pros: Low price. This DIMM is actually cheaper than a gig of 533 MHz (PC2 4200) HAHAHAHAH that means I saved a buck fifty!!! Seriously though, the PC that I installed this RAM in actually has a 533 bus, but the RAM downclocks to 533 without any problems.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Dell Optiplex GX280 3.2 GHz P4 1 GB RAM 80 GB HDD

Excellent RAM

Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664AA800
Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664AA800

Pros: Low price. I ordered three of these packages for some of the programmers on my company's development team. Each workstation has 4 gigs installed and the workstation performs perfectly under a heavy workload. The DIMMs stay cool.

Cons: Windows won't map the full 4 GB of RAM.

Overall Review: I have not OC'd or testing on a gaming PC.