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Michael B.

Michael B.

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TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | Ethernet Splitter | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Plug-and-Play | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged (TL-SG108)
TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | Ethernet Splitter | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Plug-and-Play | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged (TL-SG108)

Pros: -Setup is very easy; Plug in the power, plug in the Ethernet cables, done. It just works. -Gigabit is a great choice for file sharing and a nas on a local network. -Metal case; It feels really durable -power consumption; my 5 port gigabit switch used 20% more power than this 8 port gigabit switch does -It is hardly generating any heat, my 5 port switch generated more than this one -Compact, so it can be shoved in any little nook or cranny and forgotten about while it tirelessly does it's job all day and all night

Cons: The power plug is not on the same side as the ports. It really depends on how you use this switch, but if you want to, for example, mount it to a wall, it won't look that great with stuff sticking out the top and bottom or left and right at the same time. (I'm screwing mine to the underside of my computer desk, so this is unimportant to me.) Devices with LEDs annoy me, especially flashing LEDs like the ones on switches, and everything these days seems to have some form of an led to unnecessarily leave my room bright at night when I leave stuff on 24/7. Electric tape is great for this problem, but it seems every time I get rid of all the LEDs in a room, more show up.

Overall Review: I didn't need an 8 port gigabit switch yet, but it never hurts to have 4 extra ports for future use! If you want to transfer data between computers or use a nas, you should use a gigabit switch like this one. The next speed below a gigabit switch is too slow for that and will severely limit file transfer speeds.

Most Critical Review
OCZ Agility 4 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) AGT4-25SAT3-128G
OCZ Agility 4 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) AGT4-25SAT3-128G

Pros: fast when it works

Cons: I purchased three for three different computer builds, all three have problems. They all have a fresh install of windows on them, from three different disks. When I try to reboot any of the computers, it becomes unbootable saying bootmgr cannot be found. If I wait 10 minutes it starts working again(sometimes) The ssd merely feels warm, so the issues are not due to poor ventilation. I've tried many bios settings, all of which appear to fix it at first but then the issue starts occurring again. These SSDs just plain don't work right, 3 out of 3 have the same exact problems.

Overall Review: unfortunately there is no return for refund option with newegg for these, so I can't just return to newegg to get something else that actually works right.

good little fan

Silverstone AP121W-USB Air Penetractor USB Powered Desktop Fan, White
Silverstone AP121W-USB Air Penetractor USB Powered Desktop Fan, White

Pros: I use this to blow air into a costume head after taking it off that gets hot and sweaty on the inside. It is the perfect size to put in the neck of the head and the stand attached to it allows me to prop it up very easily. It's is great that it runs off just 5v because I can hook it up to my usb device charging battery and not need an outlet to power it which is quite a convenience. I don't ever use it to cool myself off. Once it gets warm enough that I need some kind of fan I point a small 120vac fan at myself.

Cons: none

Overall Review: I accidentally broke one of the plastic clips off that holds the grill on when I took the grill off. It still stays on well though. You probably won't ever have any reason to take the grill off, I was just taking it off because I take all my things apart and put them back together. It could stand to blow more air for my application but it gets the job done well enough.

Big!

Case Logic Black 18" Laptop Case Model VNC-218
Case Logic Black 18" Laptop Case Model VNC-218

Pros: This laptop bag is big and durable. I know another person who got a very similar Case Logic laptop bag for his Asus ROG laptop and he is happy with the bag too.

Cons: When holding the bag on my shoulder with all the weight of my heavy laptop in it, the plastic clips squeak. The other person who got this bag has the same problem. Metal instead of plastic clips would probably solve that problem.

Overall Review: I bought this bag because it is one of the few quality ones that is large enough to fit my Asus ROG laptop. If you are looking for a laptop bag that is big enough for an Asus ROG laptop (made obvious by the two large quiet heat vents on the rear left and right) then this is the bag for you. It fits the ROG series laptops almost perfectly. Unfortunately this bag isn't big enough for me because I tend to shove everything I can into a bag so that I will have everything I could possibly need with me at any given time. Power strip, mouse, notebook(the paper kind), assorted cables, screw drivers, deodorant, and a bunch of other computer tech related tools. I think I just need a large backpack but I didn't feel like spending the money.

great so far

HGST Travelstar H2IK10003272SN (0S03563) 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" High Performance Mobile Hard Drive Retail Packaging
HGST Travelstar H2IK10003272SN (0S03563) 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" High Performance Mobile Hard Drive Retail Packaging

Pros: Price / performance / capacity ratio is good. No problems to report after about 4 months. The person I bought this hard drive usually has his laptop turned on 24/7 and doesn't move his laptop around since the battery is dead.

Cons: none

Overall Review: I purchased this hard drive as an upgrade for someone's laptop. He asked for a 250 GB hard drive but after showing him the price difference between 250 GB and 1TB he wanted 1TB instead. His old hard drive failed due to overheating because the he NEVER blew dust out of the laptop. There was a layer of dust on the heat sink that peeled off like felt. This is the second time I've dealt with a hard drive failure due to overheating from improper customer maintenance. I have since learned that using the possibility of hard drive failure is a much better incentive to get people to blow dust out of their computers than just using the word overheating.

Decent speakers

Logitech S120 2.0 Stereo Speakers, Black
Logitech S120 2.0 Stereo Speakers, Black

Pros: These speakers are pretty decent for the price. Good for office use. The quality is good enough for music for people like my mom and brother.

Cons: none come to mind.

Overall Review: I haven't used these speakers much because they weren't for me but I asked the person I got them for and they are happy with the quality and price. I've used them a few times and had no problems. I wouldn't dare use these speakers for music, but I have a much higher than average requirement for audio quality. (not anywhere near audiophile level though)

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