Joined on 09/22/02
Works as advertised or better
Pros: Integrates well into Microsoft networks including 2012R2 Domain Server. Also scan to email via SMTP is easy to setup. For $149.00 the 5 stars are worth every penny. I use in in places where things need to be simple to operate.
Cons: I can't see nothing wrong. But don't forget it's a network scanner. Twain or OS integration will not be available ... At least not currently with Win 7-10 64. I tried to dl the software but after typing in the code it cam back telling me the software is currently not available.
Overall Review: Consider is having the functions of a typical MFP copier without paper. You can email. fax, print to printer, ftp and save to shared folders. You can setup user with different email addresses. It's nice when the recipient does not get an email from the "Copier" Overall setup is pretty easy = better than many copiers. I had no time to see what type server the fax requires.
Almost usable
Pros: Nice design and complete kit ready to use. Even includes an Esata cable.
Cons: The trays are flimsy and and the front lock mechanism breaks. It would be much better trayless or with cartridges like other offer. It's definitely nothing you want to mess with it on a daily base (like backups)
Overall Review: Too bad the trays don't match the quality of the external case which it made out of metal.
Capable and familiar
Pros: The menu structure is similar to Photoshop CS. Anybody who knows Photoshop CS 3 or so will be at home with Photo Studio. I was up and running in no time.
Cons: SSSLLLOOOOWWWW. Do not try to run that on a slow PC. I use an older Quad core and it looks like the program only uses 1/2 core. For occasional use or maybe with a <10 mpix camera I will recommend it ... or with a very fast PC.. It's much slower than PS CS3 I'm running on the same machine. Still for the Shell Shocker price it deserves 4 stars
Overall Review: I'm looking for some time for a Photoshop CS3 replacement that I can afford on several Pc's. There are some decent programs out there but I always get to frustrated learning and looking for features. With Photo Studio 6 I was productive from the word "go" . why - because it's really a clone of Photoshop. It's also cheap. But there is a one thing - its very slow. You may want to watch a couple movies while working on your pictures. :-) I have it installed on an AMD 2.3 Ghz Quadcore with 2.8 gigs usable ram. Window 8 pro 32 bit (upgrade)
almost 6 month later
Pros: This is a followup from my earlier review. The K130 is used daily and works great. I would not consider any other projector for the bedroom.
Cons: For the first 30 sec - 1 minute the display is a bit blurry. At first I was concerned but it apparently its a feature :-)
Overall Review: You can hear the cooling fan but its reasonable and stayed the same since day one. 3D works only with120Hz. The K130 does do 120Hz but only on lower resolutions. I use the projector with a Nvidia GT640 in a Windows 8 machine and the Windows Media Player with 4 tuners, Netflix and Hulu The combo work great for me. I'm also typing this review on this setup. The resolution is good enough for easy Internet browsing.
Perfect for small appliances
Pros: Excellent design. Has all ports I need and one PCI slot. Even has a parallel port and and a Serial RS232. I use them for firewalls appliances. The PCI slot comes in handy for the second NIC Even started to use it as replacement for older broken motherboards.
Cons: I could not find a speaker port - not a big deal.
Overall Review: I started using them after a E240 ASRock died. Build looks as solid as the GB Durable ATX series. Centos and ISO's like IPcop, Entangle detect the Realtek onboard NIC without problems.
Excellent Case
Pros: Excellent case. I use them for at least 2 year in an effort to keep computers safe from vacuum cleaners and feet. Fits great n the desk under the screen. excellent design to keep the cpu cool. in most cases it's unnecessary to hook up the case fan resulting in very quite operation. I have well over 100 units out there. Only had a couple broken floppy cover due to shipping. No PS problem. I use typically 64 watt CPU's and every once in a while 95 watt CPU's
Cons: Sometime a bit tricky to install (fold down) the drive tray.
Overall Review: Always my first choice and I keep a few in stock so I can wait until Newegg offers free shipping to re-order