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Gary D.

Gary D.

Joined on 09/27/07

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Most Favorable Review

almost perfect

GIGABYTE GA-G33M-S2L LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-G33M-S2L LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: lpt and serial is nice (for CAM), everything seems to function correctly (not one problem), impressive OC performance, good onboard graphics, I don't know about games, but for business and industrial purposes it'd be hard to find a better micro atx.

Cons: no raid functionality

Overall Review: runs stock E6750 + DDR2 800 at 3.5 ghz stable with no tweaking required, I'd say this board is a good choice for both first time builders and enthusiasts (excluding whether the instructions, CD and drivers are any good or not, I did not use any of that), the micro atx form factor is so much nicer than full size, notwithstanding how large graphics cards would extend right over top of two sata ports, 8600gt fits fine

Most Critical Review

unrefined

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. Xbox 360 Game
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. Xbox 360 Game

Pros: doesn't take much flying skill, good for kids

Cons: unrealistic arcade graphics and physics, nowhere near real flight simulation

Overall Review: I saw no REALISM AND AUTHENTICITY as advertised, played twice then gave it away

power user PDA

HP iPAQ 212 Enterprise Handheld PDA Marvell PXA310 Processor 624 MHz 640 x 480 TFT 4" Bluetooth WirelessLAN
HP iPAQ 212 Enterprise Handheld PDA Marvell PXA310 Processor 624 MHz 640 x 480 TFT 4" Bluetooth WirelessLAN

Pros: big screen, vga resolution

Cons: none

Overall Review: if you like PDAs you will love this one, its larger size is not ideal for belt clip use, but it sure is nicer to use compared to a standard pda, I only use it for records and occasional reading, I don't really use it for multimedia, not sure about sound and all that

it is a wheel

Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel
Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel

Pros: wireless and has good pedals, precise steering, braking, and acceleration controls

Cons: I don't like the force feedback, its like it has detents instead of a smooth resistance, the wheel has lots of wobble and play because the single bearing is a thin loose fitting ring of plastic

Overall Review: I tossed the power supply for force feedback, mounted it on a stand, and mounted centering springs like my old nitro wheel had (the shift and accelerator levers broke on that one) this one has heavy duty durable levers and pedals, I gave it 4 eggs because the whole wheel wobbles due to the one single skimpy loose fitting plastic main bearing

innovative

OCZ OCZMSNIA Neural Impulse Actuator
OCZ OCZMSNIA Neural Impulse Actuator

Pros: Somehow, it really does work

Cons: slightly uncomfortable, head band has to press against forehead, strap adjusment ball in back doesn't work for chair with a headrest, only controls like 3 button functions and one scale, speed or direction input, and it has an odd way of staging sequential commands based on level of input signal

Overall Review: Even though I returned this because the command structure is limited to a few command signals and is not precise like punching a button (I had hoped to replace a 15 button gamepad I use for graphics apps), I gave it 5 eggs because it is cool, and appears to have some potential as a game input device, I just don't play games, and I needed a more expandable and versatile command structure, this does not emulate a standard programmable multi-button game pad, it is quite unique

works for me

KINGWIN KF-1000-BK 3.5" Internal hot swap rack
KINGWIN KF-1000-BK 3.5" Internal hot swap rack

Pros: finally, convenient backups and drive swapping without opening the case or using external or usb docking stations,

Cons: none

Overall Review: I only use these for backups, appears to work well with thick and thin 3.5 drives, will be buying more, one for every computer