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Charles B.

Charles B.

Joined on 02/27/09

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ZOTAC IONITX-A-U Atom 330 1.6GHz Dual-Core NVIDIA ION Mini ITX Motherboard / CPU Combo
ZOTAC IONITX-A-U Atom 330 1.6GHz Dual-Core NVIDIA ION Mini ITX Motherboard / CPU Combo

Pros: I have been building micro computer systems for about 12 years and this is the most satisfying purchase I have ever made. Something about the small footprint, silent operation, puny power usage and excellent stability makes for a very satisfying hobbyist experience. I put this into the very cool and sleek mini-box m350 and I liked it so much that I built a second one a week later.

Cons: I can't afford to buy 10 of them.

Overall Review: If you have been looking for small, quiet and high quality HTPC do it yourself hardware get this board with 4gbs of gskill RAM, a pair of 2.5" SATA II 320 gb HDDs and enjoy with a 50" Samsung 1080P lcd. Running Windows 7

Very slick and super easy to use

AAXA P300 HD LED DLP Mini Portable Pico Projector with 500 LED Lumens, HDMI, Mini-VGA, and Media Player for Business and Home use
AAXA P300 HD LED DLP Mini Portable Pico Projector with 500 LED Lumens, HDMI, Mini-VGA, and Media Player for Business and Home use

Pros: Light weight Unplug and Play - readily plays video and loops video Fast charging Credit card size remote control works just fine Price Works in a lit room Impresses the hell out of people Has a cool stand that does not have a cheap plastic screw - I don't know what that other reviewer was referring to. I read the other reviews and I have to really wonder if the negative reviewers have any concept as to how amazing it is to have a battery operated, media reading (no external video source needed), 300 lumens DLP projector that fits in a jacket pocket - at any price - let alone for under 4 bills (I bought a refurb.). I frequently have to present my work to clients and to have the ability to just whip this tool out and instantly project my project deliverables on a blank wall without leaving behind any intellectual property is just amazing.

Cons: No carrying case (includes a small polybag but a micro fiber carrying bag would be awesome). Black top shows finger prints like crazy No fishing pole included

Overall Review: Dude, I love the look on people's faces when presenting AV - this technology is finally is as cool looking and self contained as it always should have been. I wish it came with a cool little carrying micro fiber bag that protected it.

Great Light - Big Results

Lighthouse Hydro 240WUV Blackstar Garden & Patio
Lighthouse Hydro 240WUV Blackstar Garden & Patio

Pros: This light arrived well packed and in just a few days. It has 3 quiet but high performance fans that are a huge benefit. I have this light on/off 12/12 flowering stage and the results so far have exceeded my expectations. I am using in a 2ft deep x 4ft wide by 5 ft high grow house. This is my 3rd year growing indoors and this has allowed me to reduce the number of plants because the plants are so much larger as a result of this light. The plants have just exploded in size, lots of flowers and are a deep healthy green (and the plants were sickly before I added this light). The fit and finish quality is excellent. It comes with top quality hanging hardware. The fans are quiet but not silent. I will buy another since I am so happy with this unit. I figure this is putting out well over 1000 watts of light for 1/4 the electricity and it keeps the house cool at the same time.

Cons: None - it just works perfectly. Of course I am counting on this unit lasting several years in order to justify the price but honestly - it is the perfect light for the small scale home growing scenario (4 plants).

Overall Review: I supplement this light with 48" fluorescent (2 tubes) which my plants started out with in vegetative stage. I would love to have a 2nd unit and retire the fluorescent unit - I believe I would have the perfect lighting conditions at that point.

This is the greatest keyboard ever

Logitech diNovo Edge 2-Tone 84 Normal Keys 9 Function Keys Bluetooth Wireless Mini Keyboard
Logitech diNovo Edge 2-Tone 84 Normal Keys 9 Function Keys Bluetooth Wireless Mini Keyboard

Pros: The look and feel of this Wireless Keyboard is superb. The looks are key because it is intended as a HTPC peripheral. If you have a $$$ TV do you want to use a cheeeeep looking, overweight keyboard? Of course not. This keyboard is made from a solid single piece of lexan and a solid piece of brushed aluminum. It is practical sculpture. The keys are short throw, the round mouse feature works great but does require that you have a delicate control of your fingers. I wear XXL gloves and I can operate this keyboard just fine. The orange back lighting looks great and volume slider and mute toggle button are just perfect. The function keys are great and easy to use. Yes it is $170 . . . SO?? The charging station is so practical and great to look at. Next to my LCD TV it looks so cool to have the keyboard waiting for me to pick up and relax in my leather sofa and use. Come on. This is keyboard is awesome

Cons: Uhh NOTHING! It is sleek, slim, lightweight, holds a charge forever, is fun to use and it just works great.

Overall Review: If it weren't for this keyboard my HTPC would not be half as cool as it is. This KB makes it all come together

Great DVDR+RW

LITE-ON USB 2.0 External Slim 8X DVD Writer Model eSAU208-31 LightScribe Support
LITE-ON USB 2.0 External Slim 8X DVD Writer Model eSAU208-31 LightScribe Support

Pros: Slick looking, quiet, slim.

Cons: Uses a separate power supply (adaptor)

Overall Review: Purchased as the optical drive for a pico-itx set up. Very happy I did - I always wanted one and now with the new ZOTAC IONITX-C-U Intel Atom N230 Mini ITX ION coming out my investment is really paying off. The portability and plug and play is awesome. My new pico-itx booted from this external drive without any issues and it runs plenty fast.